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.
The Code is divided into a logical structure to guide designers and engineers through the various types of vertical transportation equipment. As outlined in an addendum to the 2012 edition (which the 2021 edition updates and expands), the core technical specifications are typically categorized into distinct parts, each addressing a different type of equipment: The is essential for maintaining the high safety
: Precise calculations for structural loading, buffer sizing, and electrical load factoring. As outlined in an addendum to the 2012
Following significant public incidents, the 2021 framework further tightens requirements for drive chains and braking systems. All drive chains in escalators with a vertical rise greater than 15 meters must now be replaced at intervals not exceeding six years. Emergency Devices: Emergency Devices: Requirements for traction
Requirements for traction, suspension, and safety devices.
The code also outlines requirements for the construction and installation of lifts and escalators, including: