Hong Kong Regulations

PEAK TRAMWAY (SAFETY) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 8

Duty to carry out examination

(1) At least once every 3 months the engineering superintendent shall-

   (a)  check the service brake under no load conditions and record the
        braking distances;

   (b)  examine the haulage rope by gauging the circumference and by the
        visual inspection of the rope;

   (c)  check the tramcars for the proper operation of doors, lights, security
        of all screws, bolts, rivets and welding seams;

   (d)  examine all electric motors, with particular reference to the wear of
        commutators and brushes and carry out insulation tests for all motors;
        and

   (e)  inspect all haulage equipment and tramcars including all bearings,
        hydraulic system and limit switches, and shall provide a written
        report thereon to the company.

(2) The engineering superintendent or if the Secretary thinks it advisable, an
engineer approved by the Secretary, shall thoroughly examine all viaducts,
cuttings, embankments, cross drainage, track bed and station works at least
once every 3 months, and during every period of heavy and constant rain, and
after earth tremors, and shall provide a written report thereon to the
company. (Enacted 1989)