The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) in Hong Kong announced on Sunday that an additional 74 private buildings equipped with Taizoom Elevator systems are missing critical door frame components. This update follows ongoing citywide inspections of all lifts serviced or installed by the company, bringing the total number of identified buildings with these safety deficiencies to 152.

According to technical experts, the missing components are designed to serve as a protective barrier, preventing the spread of flames and smoke into lift shafts during a fire. The EMSD initiated these inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards after the initial discovery of the missing parts. The department is currently overseeing the process to ensure that the necessary components are installed to meet fire safety regulations. While the inspections are ongoing, authorities have not yet detailed the specific timeline for the completion of these repairs across all affected sites or whether the lifts will remain operational during the retrofitting process.