9. Clause 14 inserts new Part IIA in the Ordinance
relating to registered lift contractors and registered
escalator contractors.
11B to 11J inclusive.
Part IIA consists of new sections
The provisions of Part IIA are
similar to that of the current Part II which relates to
registered engineers.
10. The amendments in clause 15 relate to the issue
of a certificate by registered engineers on examination of
new lifts or escalators and the testing of safety equipment
provided therefor. The amendments in clause 16 contain
provisions regarding a certificate on examination and
testing of lifts or escalators to which major repairs have
been made.
11. The amendments in clauses 19, 22, 23 and 24(b)
provide that certain provisions of the Ordinance do not
apply to service lifts.
12. The new section 16 in clause 20 provides for the
appointment and composition of an appeal board.
The new
sections 16A and 16B provide respectively for the
appointment of an appeal board panel and the powers of an
appeal board.
13. Clause 24(a) amends section 23 (1) which relates
to the periodic testing of safety equipment of lifts.
14. The amendments in clause 27 relate to an order
under section 27 made by the Director of Electrical and
Mechanical Services prohibiting the use and operation of a
lift or escalator.