A well-maintained lift is reliable and its smooth operation
adds convenience to residents.
The laws provide that the lift owners have to arrange the
registered
lift contractors to carry out the following tasks:
inspect, clean, oil and adjust the lift once a month;
test and examine safety equipment once a year;
test the full load, overload device and the brake once
every 5 years.
In general, registered lift contractors provide maintenance
services on contract terms. To avoid breaking the laws, management
staff of the building should assist the contractor in ensuring
that the lifts meet safety standards -
submit the certificate on examination and testing to
the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department for
endorsement within 7 days after receipt of the certificate;
countersign on the log-book (the record of work) after
the completion of the lift works and make sure that the
log-book is available for inspection by the Electrical
and Mechanical Services Department;
to ensure smooth operation of the lifts, a good environment
and necessary equipment should be provided to the registered
lift contractor to carry out maintenance work;
report any accidents immediately in writing to the Director
of Electrical and Mechanical Services, registered lift
contractor and the insurance company.
