The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) 2021 edition of the Code of Practice on the Design and Construction of Lifts and Escalators, effective October 1, 2022, updates safety standards to align with international benchmarks like EN115-1:2017. It introduces mandatory requirements for enhanced escalator safety and strict modernization standards for aged lifts, serving as a critical guide for compliance with the Lifts and Escalators Ordinance (Cap. 618). Access the full document and related resources via the EMSD. Code of Practice (805)
Scope of the Code
The code requires the following safety features: Access the full document and related resources via the EMSD
Structural Building Works: Guidance for Authorized Persons and Registered Structural Engineers on accommodating lift and escalator installations. , is the primary regulatory document for the
Failure to follow the code can lead to plan rejection, fines, or worse, post-construction orders to rip out and reinstall non-compliant systems—costing millions. effective October 1
, is the primary regulatory document for the safety, installation, and engineering of vertical transport in Hong Kong. This edition, which officially became effective on October 1, 2022
Aged Lift Modernization: Includes stricter surveillance and "special maintenance" requirements for older lifts lacking modern safety features like unintended car movement protection.