You can obtain the official copy of the Code directly from the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) website.
Following several high-profile escalator incidents in Hong Kong, the 2021 Code places a heavy emphasis on structural integrity and monitoring: You can obtain the official copy of the
For immediate reference, the EMSD provides the official for the 2021 Edition as a free PDF. This document confirms the legal status of the code, its effective date, and the new requirements it introduces. The implementation of the Code affects a wide
The implementation of the Code affects a wide ecosystem of stakeholders. For architects and developers, the Code dictates core structural parameters; the shaft dimensions and pit depths required by the 2021 Edition must be integrated into the earliest blueprints. Non-compliance can result in costly retrofits or, worse, the inability to obtain an Occupation Permit. Check the website of your local building authority (e
Check the website of your local building authority (e.g., Singapore's BCA or Hong Kong's EMSD).
New requirements for light curtains and door sensors to prevent trapping injuries.