The code expands the minimum safety refuge spaces on top of the car and in the pit to protect technicians during inspections.
for vertical rises under 6 metres if the speed is restricted. Moving walks are limited to a 12∘12 raised to the composed with power inclination. Step and Skirt Safety
Structural load-bearing rules, guide rail alignment, and buffer sizing. Machinery Spaces
The biggest structural overhaul is in , which fully incorporates the international EN 115-1:2017 Standard for escalators and moving walks. This standard updates dimensions, introduces smarter monitoring sensors, and re-engineers boarding area configurations. 2. Advanced Failure Monitoring The code expands the minimum safety refuge spaces
The is the current gold standard for vertical transportation safety and engineering. Published by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) , this code became effective on October 1, 2022 , officially superseding the 2019 version.
By adopting the EN 115-1:2017 standards, the 2021 code ensures that buildings are equipped with state-of-the-art safety mechanisms.
) to protect sensitive variable-voltage, variable-frequency (VVVF) inverters. Suspension, Compensation, and Braking Step and Skirt Safety Structural load-bearing rules, guide
: Updated rules for the implementation of Programmable Electronic Systems in Safety Related Applications for Lifts (PESSRAL).
It works alongside the Code of Practice for Lift Works and Escalator Works (2021 Edition) , which focuses on maintenance, examination, and repair rather than just design and construction.
Landing doors must be openable from the outside using a specialized triangle key during rescue operations. their policies apply.
When tendering for Otis, Schindler, Mitsubishi, or TK Elevator, attach the as a contractual requirement. Many standard products are built to EN 81-20 or -50; the Hong Kong code adds local demands (e.g., higher emergency battery capacity due to unstable mains).
The official code can be purchased at the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department.
The transition to the 2021 Code poses both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders.
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