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The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (October 24) announced the performance ratings of the registered lift and escalator contractors for the past 12 months (from October 2013 to September 2014) for public reference.
According to the rating results, 32 registered lift contractors and 25 registered escalator contractors were awarded the Safety Star. Among these contractors, 20 registered lift contractors and 18 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 EMSD conducted 9 650 inspections of lifts and escalators during the period.
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/Friday, October 24, 2014
Issued at HKT 16:54
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