Buildings.
(8) Every staircase and all landings, lobbies and passages from one flight to another shall at all times be kept open and free from any obstruction whatsoever.
Lifts and lift shafts.
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34. (1) Every lift or hoist shaft hereafter erected shall be enclosed by walls of fire-resisting materials at least 3 inches thick and shall be ventilated from the highest point direct to the outer air, to the satisfaction of the Building Authority.
(2) The door to every lift or hoist shaft hereafter erected shall be of fire-resisting material and when such lift or hoist is used for the conveyance of passengers the door shall be so arranged that it can only be opened when the lift cage is at rest opposite the doorway and that the lift cage cannot be moved unless the door to the lift shaft is properly closed.
(3) Every lift and hoist and any mechanism connected therewith shall be constructed and arranged in such manner and position as the Building Authority may approve.
(4) Every lift and hoist and any mechanism connected therewith shall be kept by the owner of the building in which such lift or hoist is installed in good order and repair and efficient working order.
(5) Every such owner shall arrange, preferably by a contract of maintenance with the makers or suppliers of the lift or hoist concerned, or their agents or nominees in the Colony, for regular and adequate cleaning, oiling and adjustment service at such intervals as the type of equipment and nature of the service demands. At least once in every three years the said owner shall arrange that the safety gear and governor switch, if fitted, shall be subjected to a running test under maximum load and speed conditions, under the supervision of a competent engineer, and that a certificate shall be issued to him on the result of each test, such certificate to be signed by the engineer supervising the test. Every such certificate shall be kept by such owner and presented to the Building Authority for inspection whenever demanded.
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Buildings.
(8) Every staircase and all landings, lobbies and passages from one flight to another shall at all times be kept open and free from any obstruction whatsoever.
Lifts and lift shafts.
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[САР. 123
34. (1) Every lift or hoist shaft hereafter erected sha!l Lifts, etc. be inclosed by walls of fire resisting materials at least 3 inches thick and shall be ventilated from the highest point direct to the outer air, to the satisfaction of the Building Authority.
(2) The door to every lift or hoist shaft hereafter erected shall be of fire resisting material and when such lift or hoist is used for the conveyance of passengers the door shall be so arranged that it can only be opened when the lift cage is at rest opposite the doorway and that the lift cage cannot be moved unless the door to the lift shaft is properly closed.
(3) Every lift and hoist and any mechanism connected therewith shall be constructed and arranged in such manner and position as the Building Authority may approve.
(4) Every lift and hoist and any mechanism connected therewith shall be kept by the owner of the building in which such lift or hoist is installed in good order and repair and efficient working order.
(5) Every such owner shall arrange, preferably by a 19 of 1936, s.2. contract of maintenance with the makers or suppliers of the lift or hoist concerned, or their agents or nominees in the Colony, for regular and adequate cleaning, oiling and adjustment service at such intervals as the type of equip. At least once in ment and nature of the service demands. every three years the said owner shal! arrange that the safety gear and governor switch, if fitted, shall be subjected to a running test under maximum load and speed conditions, under the supervision of a competent engineer, and that a certificate shall be issued to him on the result of each test, such certificate to be signed by the engineer supervising the test. Every such certificate shall be kept by such owner and presented to the Building Authority for inspection whenever demanded.
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