Hong Kong lift scandal prompts calls to review checks and engineer accreditation

South China Morning Post Monday 19 October 2026, 06:39 UTC By Jess Ma 1 min read

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Hong Kong authorities should look beyond reports signed off by registered engineers when assessing lift safety and review accreditation requirements to help prevent contractors from cutting corners, a lawmaker and an expert have urged, after more lifts were found missing a crucial door frame component. Lawmaker Scott Leung Man-kwong on Monday called on the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) to review whether it was appropriate to rely on reports signed off by registered lift...

Hong Kong (LOCATION) Scott Leung Man-kwong (PERSON) the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (ORG)

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Hong Kong lift scandal prompts calls to review checks and engineer accreditation

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