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Ensuring safety in Hong Kong: reforms to combat falling debris from buildings

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Ensuring safety in Hong Kong: reforms to combat falling debris from buildings

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  • Hong Kong is known for its skyscrapers, yet falling debris remains a serious safety concern.
  • A recent incident injured a 79-year-old man due to concrete falling from the seventh floor in Causeway Bay.
  • A public consultation on Buildings Ordinance amendments is ongoing, aimed at enhancing compliance among property owners.
  • Proposed reforms include increased penalties and new offenses for non-compliance leading to injury.
  • This represents the first major reform since 2012, aiming to foster a culture of safety and legal compliance.

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