: Thorough load testing, overspeed testing, and electrical insulation checks are required before public hand-over.

The code applies to all new installations, modernizations, and major alterations of lifts and escalators.

: Independent, authorized engineers must audit the equipment at fixed intervals (typically every 6 to 12 months) to renew operational permits.

The 2021 edition introduces stringent protocols intended to eliminate historical failure points in vertical transit systems. Unintended Car Movement Protection (UCMP)

Specific "special maintenance" (twice yearly) is required for older lifts lacking modern safety features like double braking systems. 機電工程署 Official Resources & Downloads

The Code outlines rigorous physical specifications for equipment to ensure structural integrity: Lift Cages:

Disclaimer: Always check the EMSD website for the latest addendums, as codes of practice are updated periodically to enhance safety.

The is essential for maintaining the high safety standards of vertical transportation in Hong Kong. By incorporating the latest international standards and addressing specific local safety needs, it serves as a critical document for engineering excellence.

Standard traction and hydraulic passenger lifts.

The Code is available for purchase. You can buy a copy from the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department . Their office is located at: Room 626, 6th Floor, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong. Office hours are Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., closed on public holidays.

The 2019 Edition ceased to be effective as of October 1, 2022.