Hong Kong’s Buildings Department has filed 259 charges against two companies and four individuals over repair works at the inferno-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, after investigations found non-fire-retardant materials were used and safety obligations were not met.The department said on Wednesday that the charges included allegedly permitting or authorising to be used in the carrying out of building works materials which are defective or did not comply with the provisions of the Buildings Ordinance, as well as failing to properly supervise repair works, among other offences.The two companies charged are the project’s consulting firm, Will Power Architects, and main contractor, Prestige Construction & Engineering.
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WED · 2026-09-09 · 13:31 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0909-109903
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Buildings Department files 259 charges over work at fire-ravaged Hong Kong estate
Hong Kong's Buildings Department has filed 259 charges against two companies and four individuals concerning renovation work at Wang Fuk Court. The charges stem from investigations that revealed the use of non-fire-retardant materials and a failure to meet safety obligations during repairs at the fire-ravaged estate.
Eric JiangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-09 · 13:31 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Buildings Department has filed 259 charges against two companies and four individuals concerning renovation work at Wang Fuk Court. The charges stem from investigations that revealed the use of non-fire-retardant materials and a failure to meet safety obligations during repairs at the fire-ravaged estate. The department announced on Wednesday that the alleged offenses include permitting or authorizing the use of substandard materials that breached the Buildings Ordinance and neglecting proper supervision of the repair works. The companies facing charges are the project's consulting firm, Will Power Architects, and the main contractor, Prestige Construction & Engineering.
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Charges include permitting defective materials and failing to supervise works.
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Buildings Department filed 259 charges over repair works at Wang Fuk Court.
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