Safety checks on Taizoom lifts uncover 186 more affected buildings in Hong Kong

An investigation into work carried out by a lift contractor in Hong Kong has found another 186 buildings lacking crucial components designed to prevent flames and smoke from entering the shaft in the event of a fire.

The checks pushed the number of buildings with substandard lifts installed by Taizoom Elevator to 338 on Monday. According to the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), its latest…