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The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (April 24) announced the results of the registered lift and escalator contractors' performance ratings for the past 12 months (i.e. from April 2013 to March 2014).
The EMSD conducted 10 736 inspections of lifts and escalators during the period. A total of 36 registered lift contractors and 22 registered escalator contractors were awarded the Safety Star. Among these contractors, 22 registered lift contractors and 11 registered escalator contractors had not been found non-compliant with the safety and maintenance requirements as reported in the last two consecutive announcements of performance results, and were therefore given the highest rating of five Quality Stars.
The rating results, conviction records, summaries of the warning letters and equipment failure records are available at the EMSD's website
(www.emsd.gov.hk/emsd/eng/pps/le_pub_mpr.shtml).
Ends/Thursday, April 24, 2014
Issued at HKT 17:02
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