Guidance Notes / Guidelines

• Leaflet - Lifts and Escalators Ordinance (Chapter 618) [PDF format (929KB)]
• Guidebook for Responsible Persons for Lifts (2012 Edition) [PDF format (8.30MB)]
• Guidebook for Responsible Persons for Escalators (2012 Edition) [PDF format (2.36MB)]
• Postcard - How To Be a Responsible Person Wisely (Chinese version only) [PDF format (743KB)]
• Guidelines for Responsible Persons for Lifts on Coping with Adverse Weather Conditions
  • Covering Letter [PDF format (1.08MB)]
  • Guidelines [PDF format (654KB)]
• Guidelines for Modernising Existing Lifts [PDF format (1.53MB)]

• How to Select Suitable Registered Lift and Escalator Contractor for Maintenance Works?
  (Chinese version only) [PDF format (824KB)]
• How to Manage the Maintenance Works carried out by Registered Lift/Escalator Contractor?
  (Chinese version only) [PDF format (3.48MB)]
• Checklist for Handover and Takeover of Lift/Escalator Maintenance _{Form No.: HOCL1 (12/2015)} [PDF format (264KB)]

• Checklist for Daily Inspection of the Safe Operating Condition

  • Checklist for Daily Inspection of the Safe Operating Condition of Lifts [PDF format (1.02MB)]
  • Checklist for Daily Inspection of the Safe Operating Condition of Escalators [PDF format (1.56MB)]
• Guidelines on Safety of Lift Shaft Works: Volume 3 – Throughout the Occupation Stage of Building
  Version 1 (November 2013) [PDF format (1.07MB)]
• Lift or Escalator Unsatisfactory / Uncompleted Maintenance Works and Common Anomalies Report [PDF format (164KB)]
• Guideline for Implementing Mechanized Vehicle Parking Systems [PDF format (3.34MB)]
• What is Escalator Step Collision? (Chinese version only) [PDF format (2.41MB)]

Safe Use

• Safe Use of Stairlift

Other Reference Information

• Contractors' Performance Rating (CPR)

• Maintenance Contract Price Figures for Lifts

  • Maintenance Price Figures for Lifts at Private Residential Premises
  • Maintenance Price Figures for Lifts at Private Commercial Premises
• Sample Contracts for Procurement of Comprehensive Lift/Escalator Maintenance Services:
  • (Comprehensive version including marking scheme) [PDF format (964KB)]
  • (Simplified version) (Chinese version only) [PDF format (702KB)]
• Sample Specifications for Engagement of Independent Registered Lift Engineer for Lift Maintenance Audit [PDF format (85KB)]
  • Contact Information of Registered Lift/Escalator Engineers [PDF format (186KB)]
• Sample Specifications for Engagement of Registered Lift Contractor for Carrying out Lift Modernisation Works [PDF format (303KB)]

Publicity Information

Poster

TV Announcements

• Safe Use of Lifts (Only Chinese version is available)
• Little Things Matter, Be Careful When Riding Escalators
• Lift Modernisation Subsidy Scheme (Only Chinese version is available)
• Lift modernisation (Only Chinese version is available)
• Promotional Video on the Lifts and Escalators Ordinance (Chapter 618)
• Escalator Safety (Only Chinese version is available)

Video

• Daily Inspection of the Safe Operating Condition of Escalators [MP4 format (60.3MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (60.3MB)]
• Daily Inspection of the Safe Operating Condition of Lifts [MP4 format (85.5MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (85.5MB)]
• Why Stand on Either Side and Hold the Handrail? [MP4 format (38.3MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (38.3MB)]
• Do Not Look at Your Mobile Phone [MP4 format (25.4MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (25.4MB)]
• Children Should be Accompanied by an Adult [MP4 format (23.1MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (23.1MB)]
• Lift Your Foot at the End of the Ride [MP4 format (27.3MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (27.3MB)]
• Use a Lift When Traveling with Bulky Item [MP4 format (22.9MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (22.9MB)]
• Stand on Either Side and Hold the Handrail [MP4 format (29.6MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (29.6MB)]
• Introduction of Lifts and Escalators Ordinance (Chapter 618) [MP4 format (273MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (273MB)]
• Recognizing Lift Regular Maintenance [MP4 format (282MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue, Traditional Chinese script & subtitles provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (282MB)]
• Recognizing Escalator Regular Maintenance [MP4 format (259MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue, Traditional Chinese script & subtitles provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (259MB)]
• Don’t overload lift [MP4 format (10.70MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue, Traditional Chinese subtitles provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (10.7MB)]
• Managing Lift and Escalator Incidents - Misconceptions about Lift Plunge [MP4 format (364MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (364MB)]
• Escalator Safety Devices [MP4 format (220MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (220MB)]
• Escalator Step Collision: The Causes and How to Prevent the Issue [MP4 format (60.8MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (60.8MB)]

• Escalator Step Vibration: The Causes and How to Mitigate the Issue [MP4 format (45.6MB)]
  (Only Cantonese dialogue provided)
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (45.6MB)]

Recording

• Little Things Matter, Be Careful When Riding Escalators [MP4 format (1.18MB)]
  
  • ... Downloading video file [MP4 format (1.18MB)]

Lift Modernisation Resource Corner

Quality Lift Service Recognition Scheme

Lifts and Escalators Newsletter

Frequently Asked Questions for Responsible Persons

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Short-Term Measure for Enhancing Safety of Aged Lifts

Registers

Specified Forms