Electrical and Mechanical Services Department


The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department is a Hong Kong government department responsible for inspection and enforcement of operation and safety of many electricity and gas installations; railways and trams; lifts and escalators; amusement rides; working platforms on building sites, and many other diverse areas. The department has two main branches: Regulatory Services and Trading Services. The department falls under the purview of the Development Bureau. The incumbent Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services is Alfred Sit. The two deputy directors are H. C. Lai and T. H. Tai.

Regulatory Services

There are three branches under the Trading Services and each branch is led by an assistant director.
In 2018, EMSD has setup an Interactive Learning Center in 4/F, EMSD HQ. The learning center has introduced the latest VR Learning systems for Electrical and Mechanical industry including the first LED Immersive CAVE in Hong Kong by combining the technologies of immersive VR and BIM and the VR training system for Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Passenger Boarding Bridges.