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Home Affairs Department

Coverage of Home Affairs Department in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 06:58 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 07:10 UTC
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Hong Kongplace2hotel industryorganization1Fire Services Departmentorganization1fire escape hoodstopic1rural guest housestopic1campsitestopic1licensing requirementstopic1
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  • SECURITYJul 31 · 07:10 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Hong Kong backtracks on requiring hotels to put fire escape hoods in rooms

    Hong Kong authorities reversed plans to mandate fire escape hoods in hotels after industry concerns, opting instead to encourage their use. The Home Affairs Department announced this decision following consultations with the hotel industry and Fire Services Department.

  • POLITICSJun 29 · 06:58 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Hong Kong eases licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites

    Hong Kong has relaxed licensing requirements for rural guest houses and campsites, allowing more flexibility in building and fire safety standards to promote tourist accommodations outside urban areas. The Home Affairs Department introduced two new license application guides, including a first-of-its-kind guide for village houses and an updated guide for holiday campsites.