: Provides guidance on maintenance, repair, and examination procedures.
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ KEY 2021 REVISION HIGHLIGHTS │ ├───────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────┤ │ Adoption of EN 115-1:2017 │ New Escalator Safeguards │ ├───────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────┤ │ Enhanced Control Systems │ Programmable Electronic Sys│ ├───────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────┤ │ Robust Structural Limits │ Stronger Balustrade Panels │ └───────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────┘ 1. Full Integration of EN 115-1:2017
include calculation formulas for traction, sample testing certificates, and a glossary of terms. : Provides guidance on maintenance, repair, and examination
The Code of Practice on the Design and Construction of Lifts and Escalators (2021 Edition) provides guidelines and standards for the design, construction, and installation of lifts and escalators in buildings. The code aims to ensure that these vertical transportation systems are safe, efficient, and accessible for users.
Key Technical Specifications for Escalators and Moving Walks The Code of Practice on the Design and
The is essential for maintaining the high safety standards of vertical transportation in Hong Kong. By incorporating the latest international standards and addressing specific local safety needs, it serves as a critical document for engineering excellence.
A critical aspect of the 2021 Code is its move away from isolated local specifications towards global harmonization, specifically with European Norms (EN). superseding the older 2019 edition.
The 2021 Edition was gazetted on December 31, 2021, and officially , superseding the older 2019 edition.