Code Of Practice On The Design And Construction Of Lifts And Escalators -2021 Edition- Pdf Jun 2026

The Code of Practice is available for purchase at the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department.

The code expands the minimum safety refuge spaces on top of the car and in the pit to protect technicians during inspections. The Code of Practice is available for purchase

The 2021 Edition was officially revised by , then Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services. On 31 December 2021 , he signed the Gazette Notice (G.N. 8180), formally identifying the revised code, in both its English and Chinese versions. The legal purpose of this revision is to provide the most up-to-date guidance on the "design and construction of lifts and escalators". On 31 December 2021 , he signed the Gazette Notice (G

Materials used in cabins and landing doors must offer greater mechanical strength to prevent warping and withstand structural impacts. Materials used in cabins and landing doors must

Continuous brush guards must run along the skirt panels to prevent shoes, clothing, or soft materials from being drawn into the gap between the steps and the wall.