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Officers from the Licensing and Certification Command of the Fire Services Department (FSD) this afternoon (November 29) inspected the fire safety condition of restaurants and places of public entertainment in Citywalk, Tsuen Wan, New Territories.
The inspection is part of the department's continued effort to heighten the fire safety awareness of operators of those establishments.
During the inspection, Fire Services personnel ensured that exits of the premises were free from obstruction and smoke stop doors were properly closed. They also inspected the maintenance of the premises' fire service installations.
Fire safety advisory letters and leaflets were distributed to the management of those establishments to remind them to take extra fire safety precautions during the festive season.
Operators were also reminded not to obstruct passages or lock any doors or exits designed as means of escape. Anyone found guilty of such offences is liable on conviction to a maximum fine of $100,000.
Ends/Monday, November 29, 2010
Issued at HKT 17:23
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