1989 Ed.]

Peak Tramway (Safety) Regulations

[CAP. 265

A 11

[Subsidiary]

20. Duty to report certain occurrences

The company shall as soon as is practicable thereafter report to the Director the occurrence of any of the following-

(a) the death of or injury to any person on the tramway;

(b) the breakage of the hauling rope;

(c) the failure of the main drive other than by reason of the failure of the main power supply;

(d) the failure of any braking system;

(e) any rescue operation required along the track;

(f) any fire;

(g) any landslide;

(h) any wash-out; and

(i) any other occurrence as may reasonably be required from time to time by the Director.

21. Duty relating to number of passengers

The company shall ensure that no tramcar contains more than 120 passengers.

22. Duty not to operate tramway when passenger safety endangered

The company shall ensure that the tramway is not operated for the carriage of passengers in any circumstances when it has been notified by the engineering superintendent that, in his opinion, such operation would endanger or be likely to endanger the safety of any passenger travelling or being upon the tramway.

23. Assistance to be provided by company in relation to duties of engineering superintendent, duty technician and operator

The company in relation to the duties under these regulations of any person employed as an engineering superintendent, duty technician or operator shall provide all such assistance, equipment, facilities and information as may be necessary for the proper carrying out of such duties and shall ensure that the duties of a duty technician and of an operator are carried out under the general supervision of an engineering superintendent.

24. Company to keep operation manual and maintenance manual

(1) The company shall keep-

(a) an operation manual prepared by the designer or manufacturer of the tramway describing the function and operation of the

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