XCR (87) 60
The Regulations
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It is proposed that a
that a table of
table of fees be
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introduced in
the Regulations to enable costs of services to be recovered. The proposed fee levels are based on full cost recovery.
Consultation
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Extensive consultation has taken place with the Lift and Escalator Contractors
Contractors Association during
during the drafting of the Bill. Where consistent with the aim of improving standards and procedures to enhance public safety, their suggestions have been incorporated. The Land
Land and Building Advisory Committee has endorsed the proposals.
Financial and staffing implications
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The proposal to introduce fees will generate additional revenue of about $3.3M per annum. To collect these fees an additional Clerical Officer II (NAMS of $54,840) will be required.
Legislative timetable
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Subject to Members' approval of the
the introduction of the Bill into the Legislative Council the legislative timetable will be –
Publication in the Gazette
First Reading and commencement
of Second Reading debate
16 April 1987
6 May 1987
Resumption of Second Reading debate, to be notified
committee stage and Third Reading
Public reaction
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Since the amendments proposed are in the interests of public safety, public reaction
reaction should
should be favourable. However, some owners of lifts and escalators may comment critically as they will, in future, have to bear additional cost as a a result of the levy of fees prescribed in the Regulations and the requirement to have competent and experienced personnel for carrying out maintenance work. Such criticism, would not find sympathy in the media or the public, who will be more concerned with public safety.