: The code continues to mandate specific provisions for users with disabilities, such as distinct audible and visual signals and acknowledgement lights within lift cars. 機電工程署 Professional Guidance
A major highlight of this edition is the modernization of escalator safety standards. 機電工程署 International Alignment
It applies to all registered lift/escalator engineers and contractors working under the Ordinance. : The code continues to mandate specific provisions
Mandates structural protections against free-falls, mechanical failures, power outages, and unintended motion.
The "Design Code" (as it is often referred to) is issued by the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services under the . It provides technical guidance to ensure that lift and escalator works comply with the safety requirements established by law. Higher standards for electrical safety
The code synchronizes perfectly with the Buildings Department's Code of Practice for Building Works for Lifts and Escalators :
The 2021 framework introduces strict physical and structural specifications that engineering teams must accommodate during initial building design phases. Functional Dimension Mandatory Design Specification including stricter requirements for control systems
The is the primary regulatory document governing vertical transportation safety standards in Hong Kong . Issued by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) , this mandatory standard applies to all newly installed or majorly altered lifting equipment. You can access official regulatory updates and technical circulars directly on the EMSD Code of Practice Portal.
: Bound text versions are available for purchase via the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department. Regulatory Background and Enforcement Timeline
Public works departments often provide a "View Only" PDF link for public consultation on their official "Legislation and Codes" page.
Higher standards for electrical safety, including stricter requirements for control systems, emergency signaling, and lighting.