The Aporia · Lifts at 74 more buildings serviced by Taizoom lack safety parts, taking total to 152

Hong Kong authorities reported that lifts at 74 additional buildings serviced by Taizoom Elevator lack critical safety components, bringing the total number of affected buildings to 152. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department revealed this on Sunday night during citywide inspections. These missing door frame components are crucial for protecting occupants from fire hazards. Of the affected properties, 150 are private or commercial buildings, while two are public housing estates under the Tenants Purchase Scheme. Authorities expect the number of affected buildings to increase further as about 180 more Taizoom-serviced buildings await inspection.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-18, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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As of October 18, 2026, Hong Kong authorities reported that 74 more private buildings serviced by Taizoom Elevator lack critical safety components on their lifts, bringing the total number of affected properties to 152. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department revealed this update as part of ongoing citywide inspections. These missing door frame components are essential for protecting occupants from fire-related dangers like flames and smoke. Of the 152 affected buildings, 150 are private residential or commercial properties, while the remaining two are public housing estates under the Tenants Purchase Scheme. Additionally, authorities stated that this number is expected to rise as approximately 180 more buildings serviced by Taizoom Elevator have yet to be inspected.

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“The first article describes initial findings at two public housing estates, while the second reports on an expanded investigation including private buildings and a higher total number of affected properties.”

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“While both articles discuss a safety issue with lift doors in Hong Kong, they refer to different stages of the investigation and impact (one is about an initial order for review over the past decade, while the other reports on updates from inspections carried out by specific contractors).”

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Lifts at 74 more buildings serviced by Taizoom lack safety parts, taking total to 152 Figure expected to rise further as about 180 more buildings serviced by Hong Kong company not yet checked, authorities say Hong Kong authorities have said lifts at 74 more private buildings installed by Taizoom Elevator are missing crucial door frame components, taking the total of affected properties to 152.

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2026-10-18 · South China Morning Post

Lifts at 74 more buildings serviced by Taizoom lack safety parts, taking total to 152 · mixed framing

lifts → service → 152

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department provided the updated figures on Sunday night as citywide inspections of all lifts handled by Taizoom were carried out. The door frame components help protect lift occupants against flames and smoke in the event of a fire, an expert earlier explained. asserted

expert → provide → fire

According to the department, 150 of the affected premises are private residential or commercial buildings, while the remaining two are public housing estates under the Tenants Purchase Scheme. uncertain

two → accord → Scheme

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