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 (237KB)]
• 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

Risk Assessment for Enhancing the Safety of Lifts Lacking Essential Safety Devices

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