Hong Kong urban renewal body tells owners to avoid Taizoom lift firm amid fire safety probe

Summary

Hong Kong's Urban Renewal Authority has advised property owners under its subsidy scheme not to hire Taizoom Elevator, a contractor that failed to install fire safety components in lifts at hundreds of buildings, saying it had "lost confidence" in the company. The advice came a day after the government suspended the performance rating of Taizoom Elevator, which was found to have failed to install required fire-resistant door frame components at 338 buildings, while inspections of the company's work across the city are still under way.

Timeline

1. South China Morning Post

   23 Oct 2026, 13:40 UTCSource ↗

   The Urban Renewal Authority told property owners under its subsidy scheme to avoid hiring Taizoom Elevator, saying it had "lost confidence" in the company, a day after the government suspended the firm's performance rating over missing fire-resistant door frame components at 338 buildings.