Hong Kong's skyline is getting a safety makeover! The HKSAR government announced new fire-retardant scaffolding regulations this week, aiming to prevent construction hazards in one of the world's most vertical cities. 🔥➡️✅
What's Changing?
Starting immediately, all external scaffolding nets must pass government lab tests for flame resistance before use. Development Secretary Bernadette Linn confirmed Thursday that regulators will conduct surprise checks to enforce compliance – think of it as a pop quiz for construction materials! 📝👷♂️
Beyond Repairs
The rules apply to:
Building maintenance projects
New construction sites
Demolition work
Though new builds get some flexibility since they're unoccupied – safety first, but not stifling progress! 🏗️⚖️
Industry Support
The Construction Industry Council will:
Coordinate bulk material testing
Offer 5,000 subsidized training spots
Create a tracking system from factory to worksite
Test results promised within 7 days – faster than some food delivery apps! 🚀⏱️
