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EMSD releases latest lift maintenance cost information of private residential and commercial premises

     The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (November 17) released the latest maintenance cost information on lifts in private residential and commercial premises for public reference.

     The EMSD had earlier engaged an independent consultant to conduct a sampling survey on the maintenance costs of lifts in private residential and commercial buildings in Hong Kong. The consultant analysed the data collected from some 7 550 lifts at about 1 780 locations, and calculated the average monthly maintenance costs of the lifts as follows:

Private Residential Buildings

Lift travel level Rated speed of lift Average monthly lift maintenance cost Changes as compared with last survey (Note)
1 to 15 ≤1.0m/s
>1.0m/s		 $4,220
$5,055		 +2.3%
+0.4%
16 to 25 ≤1.5m/s
>1.5m/s		 $4,720
$6,152		 +0.1%
+2.7%
26 to 35 ≤1.75m/s
>1.75m/s		 $5,755
$7,543		 +0.1%
+0.6%
More than 35 ≤2.5m/s
>2.5m/s		 $8,061
$9,266		 +0.2%
+4.2%

Private Commercial Buildings
Lift travel level Rated speed of lift Average monthly lift maintenance cost Changes as compared with last survey (Note)
1 to 15 ≤1.5m/s
>1.5m/s		 $5,467
$7,598		 +3.4%
+1.0%
16 to 25 ≤2.0m/s
>2.0m/s		 $6,546
$11,015		 +1.0%
+2.2%
26 to 35 ≤3.0m/s
>3.0m/s		 $8,853
$13,987		 +4.0%
+0.4%
More than 35 ≤3.5m/s
>3.5m/s		 $14,638
$22,722		 +2.3%
+5.4%

     The cost information is available in the Responsible Persons’ Corner on the EMSD’s website (www.emsd.gov.hk/en/lifts_and_escalators_safety/responsible_persons_corner/index.html). The EMSD will update it on a half-yearly basis.

     In choosing registered lift contractors, the responsible persons for lifts are advised to make reference to the materials published in the Responsible Persons’ Corner in addition to the price factor. The materials include:
 
  • performance ratings of registered contractors;
  • sample contracts for procurement of lift maintenance services;
  • a guidebook for persons responsible for lifts;
  • guidelines for selection of registered contractors for provision of maintenance services;
  • guidelines for modernisation of existing lifts;
  • guidelines for management of lift maintenance works;
  • a checklist for building management staff to conduct daily safety inspection of lifts; and
  • common questions and answers on lift management.

Note: The above price figures were updated on September 30, 2020, whereas the previous price figures were updated on March 31, 2020. read more

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LegCo to debate motion on formulating new mechanism for importing non-locally trained doctors

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting tomorrow (November 18) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will debate a motion on formulating a new mechanism for importing non-locally trained doctors. The motion, moved by Mr Tommy Cheung, is set out in Appendix 1. 

     Mr Luk Chung-hung will move a motion on alleviating road traffic congestion. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Mr Chan Han-pan will move an amendment to Mr Luk’s motion. 

     Meanwhile, Ms Starry Lee, Mr Wong Ting-kwong and Mrs Regina Ip will move three separate proposed resolutions under section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending subsidiary legislations. The proposed resolutions are set out in Appendices 3-5 respectively.

     Members will also ask the Government 20 questions on various policy areas, five of which require oral replies.

     The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the “Webcast” system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats. read more

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