1985 Ed.]
Building (Lifts) Regulations
[CAP. 123
E 17
[Subsidiary]
PART VI
MISCELLANEOUS
51. Without prejudice to the generality of section 42 of the Ordinance, if it is shown to the satisfaction of the Building Authority that it would be unreasonable in the special circumstances of the case to enforce some or all of the requirements of these regulations in relation to any class or description of lift, he may, upon application in respect of any lift of that class or description, waive the requirement and, upon any such waiver, may, by order in writing, require such provision to be made in lieu of compliance therewith, and impose such conditions, as he considers necessary.
52. Where any person is carrying out or intends to carry out lift works in respect of an existing lift, the Building Authority may, by order in writing, require such person to carry out such other work, being work which is—
(a) connected with the lift works which are being or are to be carried out; or
(b) in the opinion of the Building Authority, necessary, in consequence of the carrying out of such lift works, to ensure the safety of persons using or likely to use the lift or the building in which the lift is installed.
as will cause the lift or the machinery or other equipment provided therefor to comply with such of these regulations as the Building Authority may prescribe.
53. In addition to the provisions of Part III, regulations 10, 11, 28 to 38C inclusive, 45, 46 and 47 shall not apply to any service lift.
54. Where any lift for disabled persons is provided in accordance with regulation 72* of the Building (Planning) Regulations—
(a) essential lift control buttons or switches shall be not less than 900 mm and not more than 1.2 m above the floor of the car; and
(b) handrails extending to within 150 mm of the corners shall be provided at the rear and sides of the car and such handrails shall be suitable for use by the disabled.
Special power of Building Authority to exempt lifts of particular class or description from these regulations. L.N. 367/83. (Cap. 123.)
Power of Building Authority in certain cases, to require work to be carried out in respect of a lift.
Application to service lifts. L.N. 367/83.
Lifts for the disabled.
(Cap. 123, sub. leg.) L.N. 364/84.
[*In operation on 1.8.85.]