中新社香港12月19日电 香港特区政府屋宇署19日向注册承建商发出作业备考，阐述日前公布的棚网就 地抽样检查新制度。新制度除适用于维修项目使用的棚网，亦适用于新建楼宇工程的棚网。特区政府将 争取首批棚网在1个月内经过采购及检测后陆续上架。 文件提到，防护物料完成上架后，承建商可展开工程，并须于7天内通知屋宇署。署方会随机选取项目 并按每一个立面进行实地抽查，若任何一个样本不合格，即代表整个立面防护物料都未能符合标准，须 全部拆除。防护物料运抵地盘前，承建商须向供应商取得该批物料的阻燃效能测试报告，并保存于地盘 及张贴于大厦或地盘显眼处，以供认可人士、相关执法人员等随时检查。测试报告须清楚显示物料的制 造商资料、原产地、效能标准及测试方法和结果。(完) 根据文件，承建商须就防护物料的每个批次，按指定方式取样测试，测试须由特区政府指定认可实验所 进行，批次内任何一个样本不合格，整个批次不能使用，只有所有样本都合格，该批次才可上架。屋宇 署公布的指定实验所暂时有5所，名单持续将更新。建造业议会正筹备集体采购及统筹检测服务，并已 选定香港建造学院新田训练场为业界提供用地进行场外取样。 ...

根据香港特区政府新闻网消息，12月3日，香港特区政府保安局局长邓炳强与香港发展局局长宁汉豪会 见传媒，就宏福苑大火后续处置、棚网安全监管、责任追究等公众关切问题作出回应。 12月2日，香港特区行政长官李家超出席行政会议前会见媒体时表示，将成立由1位法官主持的独立委员 会，详细调查火灾原因，委员会将向行政长官提交建议和报告。 针对火灾暴露的棚网安全隐患，宁汉豪介绍，除要求本周六（12月6日）前完成全港维修棚网下架外， 将加快推出新作业守则，规定所有棚网物料运抵工地后，由承建商按屋宇署要求在指定位置取样，送指 定化验所检测合格后方可上架。"当然细节上，因为我们今日刚刚跟业界一些代表坐下来开始谈，所以 我们希望下一个星期争取尽快公布。让我们这些大厦维修工程，大家安心。" 截至3日中午12时，香港特区政府成立的大埔宏福苑援助基金收到的外界捐款达21亿元，连同政府投入 的三亿元启动资金，基金总额约为24亿元，会用于长期支援居民重建家园。 邓炳强则介绍，警方已拘捕6名相关人士，他们涉嫌就宏福苑消防系统及消防栓状态作出虚假陈述。"我 们很想将做了检测的资讯，告诉市民大众。"他表示，香港特区政府秉持透明原则，及时公布初步检测 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the catastrophic fire at Hong Kong's Hong Fu Garden, highlighting the unique challenges of high-rise building fires and the need for improved fire safety regulations and practices globally [4][6][12]. Group 1: Fire Incident Analysis - Experts agree that the fire at Hong Fu Garden was unprecedented, with seven high-rise buildings igniting simultaneously, indicating a lack of preparedness among firefighters [5][7]. - The fire resulted in 128 fatalities and around 200 individuals unaccounted for, raising questions about the materials used in construction and the effectiveness of fire alarms [7][10]. - The fire's rapid spread was attributed to combustible materials like bamboo scaffolding and foam sealants, which facilitated vertical and horizontal fire propagation [9][10][12]. Group 2: Fire Safety Regulations - Historical fire incidents, such as the 1996 Hong Kong Gala Tower fire and the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London, have led to the establishment of new safety standards, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement in fire safety regulations [6][15]. - Current regulations in Hong Kong are stringent, yet the classification of bamboo scaffolding as a temporary structure creates loopholes in fire safety oversight [15][16]. - Experts suggest that integrating scaffolding regulations into building codes could enhance overall fire safety and prevent future tragedies [16][20]. Group 3: Recommendations for Improvement - The article emphasizes the importance of proactive fire safety management, including early detection systems and regular maintenance of fire safety equipment [20][21]. - It is suggested that the government should phase out bamboo scaffolding in favor of safer alternatives to mitigate fire risks [16][20]. - The need for a collaborative approach among property owners, tenants, management companies, and contractors is highlighted to ensure effective implementation of fire safety measures [19][20].