Hong Kong finds missing lift safety parts at 152 properties

Summary

Hong Kong authorities said lifts at 74 more private buildings serviced by Taizoom Elevator lacked crucial door-frame components, bringing the total number of affected properties to 152. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department gave the updated figure as inspections of all lifts handled by Taizoom continued. This follows earlier reports that 39 more buildings had missing components and three people had been arrested over alleged deception involving lift replacement work.

Timeline

1. South China Morning Post

   17 Oct 2026, 15:57 UTCSource ↗

   The South China Morning Post reports that Hong Kong ordered all lift contractors to review landing doors installed over the past 10 years after an investigation found missing fire-safety components in lifts at at least 78 private buildings and two public estates.

2. South China Morning Post

   18 Oct 2026, 15:47 UTCSource ↗

   The South China Morning Post reports that lifts at 74 more private buildings serviced by Taizoom lacked crucial door-frame components, bringing the total of affected properties to 152.