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Members of the public could also make reports to the Buildings Department if they find any advertising signs which are posing danger to public safety, Mr Chung said.
The 24-hour Building Safety hotline is 2626 1234.
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Builders' lifts safety ordinance to take effect this weekend
The Builders' Lifts and Tower Working Platforms (Safety) Ordinance, which aims to strengthen the safety of such installations on construction sites, will become effective from Saturday (December 30).
The ordinance provides a comprehensive control over the design, construction," maintenance, testing, examination and operation of builders' lifts and tower working platforms.
Under the ordinance, owners of these installations would be required to retain the services of a registered contractor to carry out any erection, dismantling or maintenance of their equipment, a spokesman for the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) said today (Tuesday).
"The registered contractor is required by law to notify EMSD of any installations to be carried out or modified.
"He is also required to employ a registered examiner to carry out test and examination after completion of installation or after major alterations," the spokesman added.
Application for operation of the equipment should be submitted to EMSD for approval before the equipment is put into use or re-use.
The registered contractor should carry out weekly maintenance and keep a log book which may be examined by EMSD and arrange for testing and examination of the installation by a registered examiner every six months.
The contractors and examiners have to be registered with EMSD.
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