The independent committee investigating the Wang Fuk Court fire submitted its investigation report, spanning hundreds of pages and over ten chapters, to Chief Executive John Lee.
The committee held 30 hearings across six rounds between March and July, allowing the participation of resident representatives, staff from government departments, and fire service contractors. It was noted that the direct cause of the fire was unlawful conduct by private stakeholders, including contractors. The government representative stated that it would be unfair to place all blame on the government, but acknowledged that there were weaknesses in the regulatory system.
The committee's head, senior counsel Victor Dawes, argued that reforms needed a structural approach, not piecemeal changes. The report identified the regulatory responsibilities of the Independent Checking Unit of the Housing Bureau, the Buildings Department, the Fire Services Department, and the Labour Department.