This standard specifies the elements necessary for the preparation of the instructions for the maintenance operations, as in 3.1, which are provided for new installed passenger lifts, goods passenger lifts, accessible goods only lifts, service lifts, escalators and moving walks. This Malaysian Standard does not cover: a) instructions for the installation and the dismantling; b) any legal examinations and tests based on national regulations. Existing installations are not covered by this standard, but it can be taken as a references.

This standard will support the implementation of Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (Act 139), Factories and Machinery (Electric Passenger and Goods Lift) Regulations, 1970 and also Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.