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WORLD • HONG KONG

Hong Kong considers contractor penalties after Tai Po fire inquiry

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Hong Kong has not ruled out a demerit system for building contractors after an inquiry into last year’s deadly Tai Po fire blamed unscrupulous consultants and building professionals. Officials are also considering new conditions for homeowners seeking building work, according to the South China Morning Post.

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Any new rules could affect building professionals, contractors and homeowners in Hong Kong, and could shape efforts to improve building safety. The supplied reporting identifies no direct U.S. impact.