Unlocking the secrets: emsd reveals new data on elevator maintenance costs for homes and businesses
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (May 27) released the latest maintenance cost information on lifts in private residential and commercial premises in Hong Kong for public reference in choosing registered lift contractors.
The EMSD had earlier engaged an independent consultant to conduct a sampling survey on the maintenance costs of lifts in private residential and commercial buildings in Hong Kong. The consultant analysed the data collected from about 9 430 lifts at about 2 420 locations, and calculated the average monthly maintenance costs of the lifts as follows:
Private residential buildings
Lift travellevel
Rated speed of lift
Average monthly liftmaintenance cost
Changes as comparedwith last survey (Note)
1 to 15
≤ 1.0m/s
> 1.0m/s
$5,276
$6,144
+3.1%
+2.6%
16 to 25
≤ 1.5m/s
> 1.5m/s
$5,492
$7,416
+3.4%
+1.5%
26 to 35
≤ 1.75m/s
> 1.75m/s
$6,539
$9,557
+1.9%
+0.4%
More than 35
≤ 2.5m/s
> 2.5m/s
$10,206
$10,781
+1.2%
+2.1%
Private commercial buildings
Lift travellevel
Rated speedof lift
Average monthly liftmaintenance cost
Changes as comparedwith last survey (Note)
1 to 15
≤ 1.5m/s
> 1.5m/s
$7,241
$9,187
+2.7%
+0.7%
16 to 25
≤ 2.0m/s
> 2.0m/s
$8,355
$12,310
+2.9%
+0.5%
26 to 35
≤ 3.0m/s
> 3.0m/s
$10,898
$15,584
+2.9%
+3.2%
More than 35
≤ 3.5m/s
> 3.5m/s
$21,872
$25,971
+0.0%
+3.6%
The cost information is available in the Responsible Persons' Corner on the EMSD website (www.emsd.gov.hk/en/lifts_and_escalators_safety/responsible_persons_corner/index.html). The EMSD will update it on a half-yearly basis.
In choosing registered lift contractors, the responsible persons for lifts are advised to make reference to the materials published in the Responsible Persons' Corner in addition to the price factor. The materials include:
* performance ratings of registered contractors;
* sample contracts for procurement of lift maintenance services;
* a guidebook for persons responsible for lifts;
* guidelines for selection of registered contractors for provision of maintenance services;
* guidelines for modernisation of existing lifts;
* guidelines for management of lift maintenance works;
* a checklist for building management staff to conduct daily safety inspection of lifts; and
* common questions and answers on lift management.
Note: The above price figures were updated on March 31, 2024, whereas the previous price figures were updated on September 30, 2023.
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Tender for third operation and management contract of Light Public Housing invited
The Housing Bureau (HB) today (October 18) invites tenders for the third operation and management contract of Light Public Housing (LPH), and encourages capable and experienced organisations to participate actively.
The project is located at Tsing Fuk Lane, Tuen Mun (i.e. Tuen Mun Area 3A), providing about 1 900 units, with intake tentatively scheduled in the fourth quarter of next year. Same as the previous two contracts, the scope of operation and management services mainly cover occupant management, property management, daily maintenance, as well as the provision of social services, and the management and operation of ancillary facilities, etc. To encourage participation of different stakeholders in the community, the HB welcomes tenders from all capable and experienced service providers, including non-government organisations and those with a valid property management company licence, or a collaboration between them.
To ensure service quality, the HB will carry out a technical assessment based on a series of factors, including management capability, relevant experience and past service performance of the organisations, as well as the proposed modes of operation and management, social service support to be provided, feasibility of an exit plan and use of innovation and information technology as stated in their proposals, etc such that the facilities and services of LPH can meet the needs of the residents and the local community. The tender price will then be evaluated to form a consolidated assessment to decide on the most suitable organisation for operating LPH.
A spokesman for the HB said, "LPH could fill the short-term gap of public housing supply, and improve the living conditions and quality of life of people living in inadequate housing as soon as practicable. Construction of a number of projects has already commenced. The first LPH project located at Yau Pok Road, Yuen Long, which provides about 2 100 units, will be completed with tenant intake in the first quarter of next year. Its operation and management contract has been awarded to the Pioneer Management Limited - Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Joint Venture. The second operation and management contract of LPH, which covers the two LPH projects at Choi Hing Road and Choi Shek Lane, Ngau Tau Kok (i.e. the former St Joseph's Anglo-Chinese School), which provide about 2 290 and 148 units respectively, is expected to be awarded soon. Their tenant intake is anticipated in the second quarter of next year and the first quarter of 2026 respectively. We hope that experienced and aspirational organisations can continue to actively participate in the tender exercise and join hands with us in this large-scale social project."
Interested organisations may download the tender documents via the relevant tender notice on the HB's website (www.hb.gov.hk) or from the e-Tendering System; or contact the Dedicated Team on Light Public Housing under the HB for obtaining the tender documents. The Tender Reference is HB2024/OPR-LPH-TFL.
Tenderers must submit the tenders by noon on December 6, 2024 (Friday), either electronically via the e-Tendering System or by deposit in the Government Secretariat Tender Box situated at Lobby of the Public Entrance on Ground Floor, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar. Late tenders will not be accepted.
