Escalator Collapse Shows FAP Operating in Reactive Mode. Died Already Then Say!

[makapaaa]

[h=1]GOVT RESPONDS TO ARTICLE ABOUT ESCALATOR COLLAPSE, SAYS THEY MAY REGULATE MAINTENANCE[/h]


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4 Aug 2014 - 2:45pm









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Background Story: Escalator leading to Children's Education centre gives way making dangerous gap

Responding to media queries, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) explained today that there are currently no formal regulations regarding escalator maintenance.
This follows yesterday's incident where part of an escalator leading up to a children's education centre in The Forum Mall on Orchard collapsed, creating a large gap that a foot could easily have slid into.

Fortunately, no one was hurt but the hazard was serious considering that the escalator was mainly for customers of the Julia Gabriel Centre which caters to children aged 6 months to 12 years old.

The BCA explained that while there aren't regulations currently, they are also reviewing the process and considering whether they should implement regulations on escalator maintenance.

If they do go ahead, they may also fine companies that do not comply with the standards.

Currently, the only rules governing escalators is a general standards rule CP15, which states a code of practice for the installation and operation of escalators and other passenger conveyors.

These code of practices lay out that escalators must be maintained once a month and get tested once a year.

The building owners are the ones in charge of the maintenance of escalators but as these rules are only codes of practice, they are not effectively enforced and do not carry penalties.

 

[makapaaa]

Did not the BCA do away for the requirement for signature of the technician on lift maintenance certificates recently? Instead of ensuring that maintenance is taken seriously by holding the maintenance company responsible, they take the easy way out by absolving themselves and the maintenance companies responsibility since no signature is needed!

 

[blissquek]

Did not the BCA do away for the requirement for signature of the technician on lift maintenance certificates recently? Instead of ensuring that maintenance is taken seriously by holding the maintenance company responsible, they take the easy way out by absolving themselves and the maintenance companies responsibility since no signature is needed!

I note that there is a log sheet, with signatures or initials, hung behind the toilet door entrance to check on cleaners doing their cleaning/maintenance duties .

If BCA do away with signature and log book for lift and escalator maintenance, they are telling us that checking on toilet cleanliness is more important than the safety and maintenance of lifts and escalators.

 

[Leongsam]

Nobody has died yet and this proves that they are in a proactive mode. That's why the ministers are worth millions. They have the ability to foresee disasters and prevent them from happening.

 

[po2wq]

... The BCA explained that while there aren't regulations currently, they are also reviewing the process and considering whether they should implement regulations on escalator maintenance. ...

all ze while f**k care, n wen bad tings happen, quikly craim reviewing this n considering dat now ...

 

[laksaboy]

What's new in Sinkieland? Even a lift ride may be hazardous to your well-being.

Especially those of you 'lucky' enough to receive lift upgrading and have cheapo Sigma lifts installed on your block.


'Plunging lift' freaks out HDB residents
July 18, 2014
http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/plunging-lift-freaks-out-hdb-residents

 

[greenies]

Did not the BCA do away for the requirement for signature of the technician on lift maintenance certificates recently? Instead of ensuring that maintenance is taken seriously by holding the maintenance company responsible, they take the easy way out by absolving themselves and the maintenance companies responsibility since no signature is needed!

Non-requirement of lift maintenance certificate to be placed inside lift was started around in 2008-2009.
There is E-submission of the maintenance work by building owners to BCA yearly.

 

[SgGoneWrong]

Kinda scary if you are on such an escalator and suddenly you plunged down! AHHH!