Hong Kong lift safety scandal prompts calls for engineer accreditation review

Hong Kong authorities face pressure to reassess reliance on registered engineer sign-offs for lift safety after additional lifts were found missing a crucial door frame component. Lawmaker Scott Leung Man-kwong urged the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department to review accreditation requirements to prevent contractor corner-cutting. The incident highlights systemic oversight gaps in building safety certification.

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