Following several fatal accidents involving technicians, the 2021 edition updates regulations for pit ladders, stop switches, and lighting. Machine rooms must now have fire-rated access doors and permanent working platforms for heavy equipment.
The EMSD provides the PDF free of charge on their publications page.
Steps to find it without direct linking:
Note: As of my knowledge cutoff, the 2021 edition PDF is directly accessible via the EMSD e-Resources portal, but I cannot guarantee the URL remains static. Note: As of my knowledge cutoff, the 2021
To find a PDF link to the "Code of Practice on the Design and Construction of Lifts and Escalators 2021 Edition," you might want to try:
This code is a key technical standard for lift/escalator safety and design in jurisdictions following Hong Kong’s model (e.g., HK’s Lifts and Escalators Ordinance, Cap. 618). Below is a detailed review. To find a PDF link to the "Code
The Code of Practice on the Design and Construction of Lifts and Escalators (2021 Edition) is a statutory guideline issued by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of Hong Kong. It serves as the primary technical standard for the lift and escalator industry, ensuring the safety, reliability, and accessibility of vertical transportation systems.
Effective from September 30, 2021, this edition supersedes the 2018 edition. It was developed in response to the enactment of the Lifts and Escalators Ordinance (Cap. 618) and incorporates the latest international safety standards (EN 81, EN 115) while addressing specific local operational needs. HK’s Lifts and Escalators Ordinance
One of the most dangerous lift failures is unintended car movement when the doors are open. The new code introduces strict requirements for UCM protection systems, including redundant sensors and braking mechanisms that activate before the car moves 200mm.