Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (GOODS LIFTS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3

Interpretation

In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires-

"competent examiner" (合資格檢驗員) in relation to the carrying out of
any examination of a lift required by these regulations, means a person-

   (a)  who is appointed for that purpose by the owner of the lift; and

   (b)  whose name appears on the register of lift engineers kept by the
        Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services in pursuance of
        section  5 of the Lifts and Escalators (Safety) Ordinance ( Cap 327);
        (13 of 1995 s. 2)

"lift" (升降機) means a lifting machine or appliance having a car or
platform the direction of movement of which is restricted by a guide or
guides;

"maintained" (維修、保持) means maintained in an efficient state, in
efficient working order and good repair;

"owner" (擁有人), in relation to a lift, includes the proprietor of an
industrial undertaking in which the lift is used, the lessee or hirer of the
lift, and any agent or person in charge or having the control or management of
the lift.

"competent examiner" (合資格檢驗員)

"lift" (升降機)

"maintained" (維修、保持)

"owner" (擁有人)