Latest performance ratings of registered lift and escalator contractors
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     The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (September 12) announced the results of the Contractors' Performance Rating (CPR) of registered lift contractors and registered escalator contractors for the past 12 months (i.e. from September 2011 to August 2012).

     For the CPR of registered lift contractors, 36 contractors received marks ranging from 50 to 100, 13 of which were given the full mark of 100. From June to August this year, the EMSD issued three warning letters to lift contractors, namely Chun Ming Elevator Company Ltd, Nikkin Lifts & Escalators, and Sigma Elevator (HK) Ltd. There were two reported lift incidents related to equipment failure during the quarter.

     For the CPR of registered escalator contractors, 18 contractors received marks ranging from 50 to 100, 12 of which were given the full mark of 100. From June to August this year, there was no warning letter issued to escalator contractor. There was one reported escalator incident related to equipment failure in the past quarter.

     The results of the CPR of registered lift and escalator contractors, records of lift and escalator incidents related to equipment failure and summaries of warning letters issued to registered lift and escalator contractors in the past 12 months are available on the EMSD website (www.emsd.gov.hk/emsd/eng/pps/le_pub_mpr.shtml).

     "The EMSD will continue to closely monitor contractors' performance and liaise with the trade regularly to further enhance the CPR scheme," an EMSD spokesman said.

Ends/Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:01

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