What evidence do I need to keep?

What evidence do I need to keep?

All materials related to the case, including documents (in paper or electronic form), photographs, etc., should be properly preserved.

General related information may include: information related to the fire, such as copies of police or fire reports; property and construction/maintenance related documents, such as contracts, construction drawings, maintenance reports and correspondences with constructions companies; records of complaints such as emails, letters or mobile communication records, especially conversations involving safety hazards before the fire; and proof of personal losses and expenses, such as medical receipts, repair fee invoices, and insurance claim documents.

When preserving evidence, you should keep the original document whenever possible, rather than solely relying on photocopies or screenshots. You should create electronic and paper copies, marking the date and source of the document to ensure authenticity of the documents in the future.

Some evidence such as CCTV footage, access control system records, or fire alarm system logs, may be overwritten or deleted after a short period and should be preserved as early as possible.

All evidence should be stored in a secure location, such as encrypted electronic files. When necessary, copies should be provided to the police department, fire services department, or the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), and records of the submission should be kept.