AMK Lift shot up 17 Floors for no reason, Lawrence Wong still talking cock

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Brakes of Ang Mo Kio lift that shot up 17 floors ‘likely not functioning well’

The lift in Ang Mo Kio that surged 17 floors and trapped a domestic helper had brakes that were likely “not functioning well”, according to the investigator of the incident.

In a statement on Tuesday (29 March), the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said the lift at Blk 317 Ang Mo Kio Street 31 resumed operation on Monday.

The Ang Mo Kio Town Council, where the lift is located, was ordered by the BCA to appoint an Authorised Examiner (AE) to inspect the lift after the incident occurred.

In his report submitted to the BCA on 24 March, the AE concluded that “the ascent occurred as the brakes could not hold the lift car in a stationary position”.

According to the AE’s assessment, this “could be due to the jammed mechanical parts of the brakes, oily brake drum and worn-off brake liners”.

The BCA said its own findings were consistent with the AE’s report. The AE and BCA conducted another round of inspection and tests after the town council’s lift contractor completed the required rectification works before the lift was allowed to resume operation.

As an additional check, the AE recommended that the town council engaged an AE to conduct brake tests on the lift every quarter for the rest of the year. These are in addition to the brake test that the lift contractor is required to carry out during the monthly maintenance of the lift.

In response to queries from Yahoo Singapore, the BCA said it would investigate to determine if there have been any contravention of their regulations and would take enforcement action, where appropriate.

In Parliament last week, Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong said the BCA was considering a “performance-based regime” for lift contractors who service lifts at Housing Development Board estates.

Wong also said the BCA was looking at enhancing regulations in the lift industry and strengthening the skills of its workers.


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