Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (GOODS LIFTS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 8

Lighting, stopping, prevention of overrunning

(1) There shall be provided and maintained for every lift-

   (a)  adequate lighting for the car or platform;

        (b)	at each landing place, a "stop" switch or "stop" push for 
stopping the lift; and

   (c)  automatic devices to prevent the lift from overrunning.

(2) No operating switch shall be installed in or on the car or platform of the
lift.

(3) The owner of a lift shall ensure that the lift is not used unless it
complies with paragraphs (1) and (2).