Netting+Bamboo = Recipe for disaster

They need safety officer trained by DUPONT to supervise & advise. I would have banned the bamboo & ensure the netting is fire retardant.

Debate & Pressure to Ban
Some experts — e.g. from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) — have publicly argued for a ban, citing difficulties in uniformly assessing safety of bamboo scaffolding (variability of bamboo, weather vulnerability, higher risk over long-term use).
RTHK News

Others — notably workers’ unions — oppose a ban, arguing that many accidents stem from poor workplace management rather than bamboo itself. They warn a ban could threaten thousands of jobs.

PS: They rather listen to a bunch of lowly educated contractor worker union than the highly educated & trained Institution of Engineers?

It is like incense stick:
Netting+styrofoam = wood powders, resins, herbs
Bamboo = thin bamboo stick


The only place in the world still known for using bamboo scaffolding on modern skyscrapers is:

🇭🇰 Hong Kong — the global exception

Hong Kong is the only country/region where bamboo scaffolding is still used on high-rise and even skyscraper-height buildings (sometimes over 50–60 stories).
This practice is supported by:

A long cultural tradition

A highly skilled, licensed workforce

Government regulations that still allow bamboo scaffolding for tall buildings

The strength-to-weight ratio of bamboo (which is surprisingly strong)

Other places?

Countries like Mainland China, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, etc., still use bamboo scaffolding—but not on skyscrapers. It is generally limited to low- or mid-rise buildings.

This post has been edited by ApocalypseSoon: Nov 28 2025, 09:45 AM

They still under 1 country 2 system.
Bamboo have been banned for skyscraper in Mainland China (& Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Vietnam), but HK not yet banned it.

Can clearly see the bamboo burned into ashes, but many hongkie comment in YT still claim that bamboo is safe bcoz it have been painted with a fire retardant layer & it still it stand after the big fire.

Changing bamboo to steel will have mitigated this fire dramatically.

hongkie are really retarded.

This post has been edited by ApocalypseSoon: Nov 28 2025, 11:35 AM

Can also clearly heard the sound of Firecracker.
The individual hollow sections of the bamboo would explode, producing a sound like a firecracker..

But some retarded people who worship bamboo would still be in-denial.

It looks like Bamboo has practically become a religion in Hong Kong. HK people are spreading misinformation, denying obvious facts, and clinging to blatant bias.

1. Video clearly shown bamboo burnt into ashes & fallen = HK people suddenly become blind
2. Video audio clearly gave the cracking sound of bamboo exploding = HK people suddenly become deaf
3. Aftermath Video clearly shown bamboo was destroyed by fire in the black colored side (due to burnt) of the building with gap of space showing the bamboo no longer exist due to it being destroyed, but they choose the least affected area (bright color side) as proof that bamboo was not destroyed = HK people become retarded bias

This post has been edited by ApocalypseSoon: Nov 29 2025, 10:00 AM

CharGPT:

In HK, does the bamboo used in scaffolding flammable?

Short answer: Yes.
The bamboo used in scaffolding in Hong Kong is combustible, because bamboo is a natural material containing cellulose. It can burn if exposed to sufficient heat or open flame.

However:

Why it’s still widely used in Hong Kong

Highly treated: Bamboo used for scaffolding is typically well-cured and kept dry, which reduces—but does not remove—flammability.

Regulated safety practices: Hong Kong’s Labour Department and Buildings Department require fire-safety precautions on construction sites (e.g., no hot works near bamboo scaffold unless special measures are taken).

Fire risk is managed: Workers are trained, and fire-prevention measures are mandatory.

Bottom line

Bamboo scaffolding is not fire-resistant, but with proper management it is considered safe for use. If “hot works” (welding, cutting, etc.) are performed, additional protection or alternative scaffolding (e.g., metal) is required.

If you want, I can summarise Hong Kong’s specific safety regulations on scaffolding and fire prevention.