Adoption of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Safety Standards for Household Electrical Products

EMSD has completed consultation with the trade on adoption of EMF safety standards for household electrical products. Agreement on the implementation time frame has been reached. The details of the implementation time frame can now be viewed at the EMSD website. (Click).
(post date : 25.6.2009)

Ceiling Prices of Auto-LPG for Dedicated LPG Filling Stations

On 25 June 2009, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department announced an adjustment to the ceiling prices of Auto-LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) for dedicated LPG filling stations with effect from 1 July 2009 to 31 July 2009. Please click here to see the press release for details.
(post date : 25.6.2009)

SEB offers free maintenance service for ROWENTA dehumidifier

SEB Asia Ltd. (SEB) announced a voluntary free maintenance service on one model of "ROWENTA" dehumidifier (Model No.: DH 3020 with week codes 0108, 1108, 1908 and 3108) supplied between March 2008 and January 2009. According to SEB's information, the internal motor starting capacitor may have overheating problem during prolonged operation of the dehumidifier, posing a potential risk of electric short circuit.

Grace period for Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme will end on 8 November 2009

The grace period for the mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme will end on 8 November 2009. Upon expiry of the grace period, all prescribed products for supply in Hong Kong are required to be listed models with reference numbers and bear specified energy labels. Any person who contravenes such requirement commits an offence under the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance, Cap. 598., Please click here for details.
(post date : 21.4.2009)

Audit Inspection on the Lifts at the Tenant Purchase Scheme Estates

Report on Audit Inspection on the Lifts at the Tenant Purchase Scheme Estates. Please click here to see the details.
(post date : 15.4.2009)

Technical Report on Lift Incident on 12 March 2009

Technical Report on Lift Incident on 12 March 2009 at Westlands Centre, Westland Road, Quarry Bay. Please click here to see the details.
(post date : 14.4.2009)

Buildings Energy Efficiency Funding Schemes

For details, please click here.
(post date : 8.4.2009)

A Shared Commitment - 30 Years of Gas Safety

The Commemorative Booklet ¡§A Shared Commitment - 30 Years of Gas Safety¡¨ has been issued. Please click here to download the softcopy [PDF format (2.68MB)].
(post date : 7.4.2009)

Electrical Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

The 18th meeting of the Electrical Safety Advisory Committee will be held on 30 March 2009. Please click here for the agenda of the meeting.
(post date : 24.3.2009)

Gas Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

The 28th meeting of the Gas Safety Advisory Committee will be held on 7 April 2009. Please click here for the agenda and click here for the draft minutes of 27th meeting.
(post date : 12.3.2009)

VAV System Static Pressure Reset Control Pamphlet

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has recently published a booklet titled "VAV System Static Pressure Reset Control". It provides information on the VAV Static Pressure Reset control system and some of its potential in energy saving. For details, please click here to read / download the booklet [PDF format (3.58MB)] or contact our Energy Efficiency Office on 2808 3465 for a printed copy.
(post date : 12.3.2009)

Recall of a Batch of Power Adaptors

Philips Electronics Hong Kong Limited announced a recall of a batch of two models of power adaptor for Philips portable DVD player and Photoframe. These power adaptors are of DVE make, models DSA-9W-09FUK 090100 and DSA-9W-05FUK 050150, embossed with week code from 3107 to 5307 (manufactured in 2007) and 0108 to 4308 (manufactured in 2008). According to Philips¡¦ information, detachment might occur at the welded joint between the back cover and housing of the adaptor when it was pulled out from a wall socket outlet. Live parts of the adaptor were exposed, posing electrical hazard to user. Consumers are advised to stop using this batch of adaptors and contact Philips Electronics Hong Kong Ltd. for direct replacement as soon as possible. For details of the recall, please call Philips hotline at 2145 5112 or 2619 9663. Please click here [PDF format (118KB)] for a view of the power adaptors concerned.
(post date : 9.3.2009)

Voluntary free preventive maintenance services on 4 models of "SANYO" washing machine

SANYO Electric (Hong Kong) Ltd. announced a voluntary free preventive maintenance services on 4 models of "SANYO" washing machine (Model Nos.: ASW-F100AT, ASW-F95AT, ASW-F98AP and ASW-F95AP) supplied between June 2007 and January 2009. According to SANYO's information, the internal motor power cables of these washing machines may be damaged after prolonged usage, posing a potential risk of electric short circuit.

Consumers, who are in possession of the washing machines, are advised to stop using them and immediately contact SANYO to arrange for the free preventive maintenance services. For details, please call SANYO's customer service hotline at 8106 8303. Please click here [PDF format (67KB)] for a view of the washing machines concerned.
(post date : 9.3.2009)

NP360 Expert Panel Report

Report from the Expert Panel on the Cabin Falling Incident occurred on 11 June 2007 at the Ngong Ping Ropeway. Please click here to see the details.
(post date : 6.3.2009)

Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations - 2009 Edition

The ¡§Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations - 2009 Edition¡¨ has been issued. The corresponding Gazette Notice was published on 20.2.2009.

Please click here to download the softcopy of the new Code of Practice. The hardcopy can be purchased at the Publication Sales Unit of the Information Services Department at Room 402, Murray Building, Garden Road, Central.
(post date : 2.3.2009)

Introducing Natural Gas / Liquefied Petroleum Gas Buses and Heavy Duty Vehicles in Hong Kong - Feasibility Study

The consultancy study has been completed. Please click here [PDF format (202KB)] to download the Executive Summary of the study.
(post date : 23.2.2009)

Technical Report on Lift Incident on 11 January 2009

Technical Report on Lift Incident on 11 January 2009 at Heng Shan House, Heng On Estate, Ma On Shan. Please click here to see the details.
(post date : 10.2.2009)

Olympic Equestrian Events CEO Praises EMSTF Services in Interview

Please click here for the video.
(post date : 6.2.2009)

Reported Lift Incident Records

The summaries of the reported lift incidents in the previous 3 years. Please click here to see the details.
(post date : 15.1.2009)

Report on the Lift Incident on 9 November 2008

Report on the Lift Incident on 9 November 2008 at Wan Lam House, Wan Tau Tong Estate, Tai Po. Please click here to see the details.
(post date : 18.12.2008)

Symposium on Electrical and Mechanical Safety & Energy Efficiency - Innovating for a Safe and Green Environment

The annual Symposium on "Electrical and Mechanical Safety & Energy Efficiency" will be held on 23 - 24 February 2009 as follows: -

This year's theme is "Innovating for a Safe and Green Environment", and the Symposium will cover the current developments and technological advances that will enable a safer, greener and hence better living environment. For further information and registration, please click here.
(post date : 8.12.2008)

Technical Report on the Lift Incident

Technical Report on the Lift Incident on 25 October 2008 at Shin Nga House, Fu Shin Estate, Tai Po. Please click here to see the details.
(post date : 5.12.2008)

Executive Summary - Lift Incident

Executive Summary - Lift Incident at Shin Nga House, Fu Shin Estate, Tai Po. Please click here to see the details.
(post date : 5.12.2008)

Reference documents for Procurement of Lift and Escalator Maintenance Services

Please click here to see the details.
(post date : 5.12.2008)

517 'Kone' lifts found to be safe

Please click here to see the press release for details.
(post date : 17.11.2008)

EMSD and industry jointly promote safety and energy efficiency

Please click here to see the press release for details.
(post date : 15.11.2008)

Parking Meter User Satisfaction Survey

Transport Department and Electrical and Mechanical Services Department will jointly conduct a Parking Meter User Satisfaction Survey during the period from 9 to 16 November 2008. The objectives of the interview survey are to find out the users¡¦ satisfaction towards the existing parking meter system and their views on area of improvement. Some metered parking spaces located in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok, Sham Shui Po, Hung Hom, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon City, Tsz Wan Shan, Sheung Shui, Tai Po, Tsuen Wan, Yuen Long and Sai Kung have been sampled for conducing the survey. Parking meter users will be selected at random for the interview. All information collected from the survey will be kept strictly confidential.
(post date : 7.11.2008)

Trade Skills Competition for Registered Vehicle Mechanics

The ¡§Trade Skills Competition for Registered Vehicle Mechanics¡¨, jointly organized by the Vehicle Maintenance Technical Advisory Committee and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, will be held on 4 January 2009. All registered vehicle mechanics are cordially invited to participate in this competition and showcase your trade skills. For details and entry form, please click here.
(post date : 31.10.2008)

Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to Electricity Supply Regulations

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has issued a consultation paper on proposed amendments to Electricity Supply Regulations. Please click here to read/download the consultation document. If you have any views on the document, please send to us by post, fax or e-mail before 31 December 2008. Please note that all responses received by us will be treated as public information unless otherwise specified.
(post date : 9.10.2008)

HONG KONG ECO-DRIVERS 2008 Launching Ceremony cum Eco-driving Games Fair

The Launching Ceremony of the Hong Kong Fuel Economy Run for Private Cars (HK ECO-DRIVERS), organised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, was held at the Lung Cheung Mall, Wong Tai Sin today (30 September). The ceremony was officiated by Dr POON Kit, Kitty, JP, the Under Secretary for the Environment. The fuel economy run will be held in December 2008. Please click here to read the press release.
(post date : 3.10.2008)

Hong Kong Energy End-use Data 2008

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has published "Hong Kong Energy End-use Data 2008 " which provide information on the consumption data of the different energy fuel types and the specific purposes for which these fuels are consumed, e.g. space-conditioning, lighting, cooking, etc. The data provide a better understanding of energy consumption pattern and usage in Hong Kong. For details, please click here to read / download the publication.
(post date : 4.9.2008)

EMSD launches safety campaign 2008

On 28 August 2008, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department launched the "E&M Safety Campaign 2008" to promote electrical and mechanical, gas and railway safety as well as energy efficiency. The campaign is jointly organised with 18 organisations. Please click here to see the press release for details.
(post date : 3.9.2008)