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"The Government is reviewing what additional measures ought to be taken to enhance fire safety in old commercial/office buildings like Garley Building," the spokesman said.
"We will conduct a sample survey on old commercial/office buildings in order to assess whether it is feasible to extend similar requirements as in the Bill to these buildings.
"We aim to complete the survey by January next year and then come to a view on the appropriate legislative proposals."
In addition, he pointed out that the Government had introduced the Occupational Safety and Health Bill earlier this month.
"If enacted, the Commissioner for Labour may require employers to provide fire safety measures in addition to those required under any other law," he said.
"This will cover workplaces in commercial buildings like Garley Building.
"We will review progress by various Government departments within three months with a view to follow through the implementation of all the recommendations."
The two Fire Services Investigation Teams were set up to look into the cause and rapid spread of the fire as well as the circumstances leading to the multiple casualties.
The main recommendations of the reports by the teams are as follows:
Review the feasibility of introducing mandatory requirements for upgrading fire service installations and equipment in old commercial buildings to bring them into line with the prevailing safety standards.
Review the feasibility of introducing mandatory requirements for lift contractors to provide proper compartmentation when lift landing doors are required to be removed for re-construction works.
Publicity about fire safety should be stepped up, in particular to educate workers on the importance of observing fire safety measures when carrying out any welding works.