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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 Ocean Terminal, Ocean Centre and Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
The inspection is part of the department's continuing 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.
The 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 to a fine of $100,000.
Ends/Friday, December 4, 2009
Issued at HKT 17:34
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