Lifts and lift safety components are among the product groups requiring CE marking under the 2014/33/EU Lifts Directive. The applicable conformity assessment module varies according to the building in which the lift is installed, its design and the safety components used.
Scope of Our Services
- Determining the applicable legislation and harmonized standards
- Determining the conformity assessment module for the lift and its safety components
- Risk assessment and evaluation of essential health and safety requirements
- Review of technical documentation and the Technical File
- Evaluation of the required tests, inspections and verifications
- Review of installation, use and maintenance instructions
- Evaluation of quality system and final inspection requirements
- Assessment of the EU Declaration of Conformity and CE marking process
Relevant Legislation and Standards
- 2014/33/EU – Lifts and Safety Components for Lifts Directive
- EN 81-20 – Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts
- EN 81-50 – Design rules, calculations, examinations and tests of lift components
- 2014/35/EU (LVD) and 2014/30/EU (EMC) – may be assessed together for electrical equipment and electromagnetic compatibility aspects
- EN ISO 12100 – Risk assessment approach
The applicable standards are determined by the type, drive system, speed, capacity and field of use of the lift.
Conformity Assessment Process
Application → Legislation and Standards Analysis → Risk Assessment → Technical File → Site Review and Final Inspection → Tests → Conformity Assessment → EU Declaration of Conformity → CE Marking
Benefits
- Legal compliance and readiness for market surveillance inspections
- Increased user safety and occupational health and safety performance
- A technical file prepared in line with legislation
- Easier access to the European market
- Correct management of installer, manufacturer and importer responsibilities
Contact us for the CE conformity process of your lifts and safety components.