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Officers from the Licensing and Certification Command of the Fire Services Department (FSD) this afternoon (December 4) inspected the fire safety condition of restaurants and places of public entertainment in Amoy Gardens and Telford Gardens in Kowloon.
The inspection was part of the department's continued efforts to heighten the fire safety awareness of operators of those establishments.
During the inspection, Fire Services personnel checked to ensure exits of the premises were free from obstruction and smoke stop doors properly closed. They also inspected the maintenance of the premises' fire service installations.
Fire safety advisory letters and leaflets were distributed to the managements to remind them to take extra fire safety precautions during the festive season.
A spokesman for the Fire Services Department reminded operators not to obstruct passages or lock any doors or exits designed as means of escape. Anyone found guilty of such offences would be liable to a fine of $100,000.
Ends/Thursday, December 4, 2008
Issued at HKT 17:57
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