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L E G A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LIFT OWNER
Regulations require that these lifts must be examined by a fully qualified lift engineer.
Regulations require that these lifts must be examined by a fully qualified lift engineer.
Regulations require that these lifts must be examined by a fully qualified lift engineer.
Regulations require that these lifts must be examined by a fully qualified lift engineer.
The lift owner, must employ a qualified maintenance company for upkeep after the service
warranty expires. If there is more than one lift sharing shafts, spaces or machine rooms, the
maintenance organisation must be the same one.
IMPORTANT LIFT OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that:
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They request regular service inspections, giving access to the maintenance company as
required to enable them to carry out any inspections, repairs and checks.
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The name and telephone number of the maintenance company is visible on the lift at
all times.
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If applicable, the in-car emergency communication line remains working at all times.
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That a risk assessment is carried out:
if the maintenance organisation is changed.
if the use of the building or installation is changed.
after an important modification to the building.
after an accident involving the lift.
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They inform the maintenance organisation about:
the building evacuation procedure and appropriate exits in the case of fire.
where to find the keys to gain access to restricted areas and to the lift.
any people who must accompany the lift engineer to the lift whilst on site.
any additional protection equipment to use and where to find it.
any anomaly in the lift operation (to do so periodically run an empty lift up and
down, visually checking there is no change or damage to the lift).
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
This user manual must be kept safe, so that it may be consulted at any moment.
Log cards and reports from each visit must be kept by the occupier of the building. If any
repairs are necessary, a copy of the report must be sent to the maintenance company and
any other appropriate authority within 28 days.
The detailed instructions in the case of an untimely stop, especially those relating to the
rescue operation and unlocking of landing doors must be placed in the lift machine room
or control cabinet.
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