UK Statutory Instrument SI 2016 United Kingdom

Lifts Regulations 2016

These Regulations transpose Directive 2014/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of member States relating to lifts and safety components for lifts (recast) (OJ L 96, 29.3.2014, p.251) (“the Directive”).

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Enforced by
OPSS
Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Imprisonment 6 of 202 obligations carry imprisonment (3 months). 3 carry different penalties and 193 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Manufacturer70 Contractor31 Conformity Assessment Body28 Any Person10 Distributor6 Operator4 Director or Officer2 Trader1

Plus 50 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

Other Acts binding the same actors

If a role above is yours, these are the other instruments that most often bind it.

Manufacturer — also bound by 502 other Acts
Contractor — also bound by 173 other Acts
Conformity Assessment Body — also bound by 47 other Acts
Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts
Distributor — also bound by 182 other Acts
Operator — also bound by 746 other Acts
Director or Officer — also bound by 429 other Acts
Companies Act 2006 126 duties
Trader — also bound by 825 other Acts
Companies Act 2006 243 duties
Companies Act 1985 85 duties

What it requires

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

Preliminary

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6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.001 Citation and commencement (opens in a new tab)
s.002 Interpretation
s.003 Scope and application (opens in a new tab)
s.004 Exception for trade fairs, exhibitions or demonstrations (opens in a new tab)
s.005 Lifts where risks are wholly or partly covered by other enactments (opens in a new tab)
s.designated standard Designated standard
Part 2

Obligations of economic operators

34 of 44 sections shown
s.006 Design, manufacture, installation and testing in accordance with essential health and safety requirements (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Ensure lifts meet essential health and safety requirementsContractor
s.008 Declaration of conformity and UK marking (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Draw up declaration of conformity and affix UK markingContractor
s.009 Retention of technical documentation and ... declaration of conformity (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Keep lift technical and safety documents for 10 yearsContractor
s.012 Duty to take action in respect of lifts placed on the market which are considered not to be in conformity (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Fix non-compliant lifts and notify authorities of safety risksContractor
s.014 Specific duties relating to buildings or constructions in which lifts are installed (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Coordinate safety and clear lift shafts with building contractorsTrader
s.015 Design and manufacture in accordance with essential health and safety requirements Regulated
  • Ensure safety components for lifts meet essential health and safety requirements before marketManufacturer
s.016 Technical documentation and conformity assessment Regulated
  • Carry out conformity assessment and prepare technical documentationManufacturer
s.017 Declaration of conformity and UK marking Regulated
  • Draw up declaration of conformity and affix UK marking before placing safety component on marketManufacturer
s.018 Retention of technical documentation and ... declaration of conformity (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Keep technical and safety records for 10 yearsManufacturer
s.019 Labelling and instructions (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Label lift safety components and provide instructionsManufacturer
s.020 Compliance procedures for series production (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Maintain compliance procedures for mass-produced lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.021 Monitoring of safety components for lifts made available on the market (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Monitor, investigate and record safety issues for lift componentsManufacturer
s.022 Duty to take action in respect of safety components for lifts placed on the market which are considered not to be in conformity (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Fix, withdraw, or recall unsafe lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.023 Provision of information and cooperation (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Provide information and cooperate with the enforcing authorityManufacturer
s.024 Appointment of authorised representatives (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Appoint a UK authorised representative for lift safety complianceManufacturer
s.025 Prohibition on placing on the market a safety component for lifts which is not in conformity with the essential health and safety requirements (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Import only safety components that meet health and safety standardsManufacturer
s.026 Requirements which must be satisfied before an importer places a safety component for lifts on the market (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Verify manufacturer compliance before importing lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.027 Prohibition on placing on the market safety components for lifts considered not to be in conformity with the essential health and safety requirements (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Do not import or sell unsafe lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.028 Information identifying importer (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Label imported lift safety components with your business name and contact addressManufacturer
s.029 Instructions (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Provide clear English instructions with lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.030 Storage and transport (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Safely store and transport lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.031 Monitoring of safety components for lifts made available on the market (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Monitor safety of lift components and maintain complaint recordsManufacturer
s.032 Duty to take action in respect of safety components for lifts placed on the market which are considered not to be in conformity (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Fix, withdraw, or recall unsafe lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.033 Retention of technical documentation and ...declaration of conformity (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Keep technical and conformity records for safety componentsManufacturer
s.034 Provision of information and cooperation (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Provide info and cooperate with the regulator regarding lift safetyManufacturer
s.036 Duty to act with due care (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Ensure lift safety components meet regulatory standardsDistributor
s.037 Requirements which must be satisfied before a distributor makes a safety component for lifts available on the market (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Verify safety component compliance before distributingDistributor
s.038 Prohibition on making available on the market where the safety component for lifts is not considered to be in conformity with the essential health and safety requirements (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Stop the sale of unsafe lift safety components and notify authoritiesDistributor
s.039 Storage and transport (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Safely store and transport lift safety componentsDistributor
s.040 Duty to take action in respect of safety components for lifts made available on the market which are not in conformity with Part 2 (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Fix, withdraw, or recall non-compliant lift safety componentsDistributor
s.041 Provision of information and cooperation (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Provide information and cooperate with enforcing authoritiesDistributor
s.043 Translation of declaration of conformity (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Provide a translated declaration of conformity for lifts and componentsOperator
s.044 Identification of economic operators (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Identify suppliers and customers of lift safety components when asked by the authorityOperator
s.045 Prohibition on improper use of UK marking (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Use the UK marking correctly on lifts and safety componentsOperator
10 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.007 Technical documentation and conformity assessment
s.010 Labelling and instructions
s.011 Monitoring of lifts placed on the market
s.013 Provision of information and cooperation
s.035 Cases in which obligations of manufacturers apply to importers (opens in a new tab)
s.042 Cases in which obligations of manufacturers apply to distributors (opens in a new tab)
s.conformity assessment procedure obligation which i Conformity assessment procedure obligation which is met by complying with the Directive
s.further use of the uk marking Further use of the UK marking
s.obligations which are met by complying with obliga Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive
s.qualifying northern ireland goods Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods
Part 3

Conformity assessment

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s.047 Conformity assessment procedures for lifts (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Carry out conformity assessment procedures for liftsContractor
s.048 Conformity assessment procedures for safety components for lifts (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Complete a conformity assessment for lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.049 Declaration of conformity (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Create and provide a formal Declaration of ConformityManufacturer
s.050 UK(NI) indication Regulated
  • Affix the UK(NI) indication for products sold in Northern IrelandManufacturer
s.050 Register of notified bodies established in the United Kingdom Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must maintain a public register of lift notified bodiesCrown / Minister / Government department
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.046 Presumption of conformity (opens in a new tab)
s.050 UK marking (opens in a new tab)
Part 4

Approval of Conformity Assessment Bodies

5 of 9 sections shown
s.054 Monitoring (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must monitor approved lift certification bodiesCrown / Minister / Government department
s.055 Restriction, suspension or withdrawal of approval (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Approved bodies must transfer or retain files after losing approvalConformity Assessment Body
s.056 Operational matters in relation to approved bodies (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Approved bodies must follow assessment procedures and allow appealsConformity Assessment Body
s.057 Subsidiaries and contractors (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Manage subcontracting of lift conformity assessment activitiesConformity Assessment Body
s.058 Register of approved bodies (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must maintain a public register of approved bodiesCrown / Minister / Government department
4 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.051 Approved bodies (opens in a new tab)
s.052 Approval of conformity assessment bodies (opens in a new tab)
s.053 Presumption of conformity of approved bodies (opens in a new tab)
s.059 UK national accreditation body (opens in a new tab)
Part 5

Market surveillance and enforcement

11 of 21 sections shown
s.061 Enforcement (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • OPSS must enforce regulations for lifts and safety componentsStatutory regulator
s.063 Exercise of enforcement powers (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • OPSS must follow specific procedures when taking enforcement actionStatutory regulator
s.064 Evaluation of lifts or safety components for lifts presenting a risk (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • OPSS must evaluate lifts or components that may present a riskStatutory regulator
s.065 Enforcement action in respect of lifts and safety components for lifts which are not in conformity and which present a risk (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Regulators must require corrective action for unsafe liftsStatutory regulator
s.066 EU safeguard procedure (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must restrict non-compliant lifts in Northern IrelandCrown / Minister / Government department
s.067 Enforcement action in respect of lifts and safety components for lifts which are in conformity, but present a risk (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • OPSS must ensure safe lifts and components even if they meet standardsStatutory regulator
s.069 Restrictive measures (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • OPSS must follow specific procedures when restricting or recalling liftsStatutory regulator
s.070 Offences (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with lift safety regulations or enforcement noticesAny Person
  • Fail to comply with lift safety regulations (regs 6‑45)Any Person

Unlimited fine

s.071 Penalties (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Breach lift safety regulationsAny Person
  • Breach of Regulation 70 – lift safety offenceAny Person
s.073 Liability of persons other than principal offender (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Be liable where your actions cause a lift offenceDirector or Officer
  • Individual liability for corporate lift safety offencesDirector or Officer

Unlimited fine

s.080 Compensation (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Enforcing authority must pay compensation for unjustified noticesStatutory regulator
10 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.060 Designation of market surveillance authority (opens in a new tab)
s.062 Enforcement powers (opens in a new tab)
s.068 Enforcement action in respect of formal non-compliance (opens in a new tab)
s.072 Defence of due diligence (opens in a new tab)
s.074 Time limit for prosecution of offences (opens in a new tab)
s.075 Service of documents (opens in a new tab)
s.076 Recovery of expenses of enforcement (opens in a new tab)
s.077 Action by enforcing authority (opens in a new tab)
s.078 Appeals against notices (opens in a new tab)
s.079 Appropriate court for appeals against notices (opens in a new tab)
Part 6

Miscellaneous

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s.081 Review (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must review and report on the Lifts RegulationsCrown / Minister / Government department
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.082 Transitional provisions (opens in a new tab)
s.083 Consequential revocations, savings and amendments (opens in a new tab)
Schedules

Schedules

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s.011 TYPE EXAMINATION FOR LIFTS AND SAFETY COMPONENTS FOR LIFTS (Annex IV to the Directive) (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Obtain Type Examination for lift safety components and model liftsManufacturer
s.013 CONFORMITY TO TYPE BASED ON PRODUCT QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR SAFETY COMPONENTS FOR LIFTS (Annex VI to the Directive) (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Maintain an approved quality system for lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.015 CONFORMITY BASED ON UNIT VERIFICATION FOR LIFTS (Annex VIII to the Directive) (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Certify unique lift designs via Unit Verification (Module G)Contractor
s.016 CONFORMITY TO TYPE WITH RANDOM CHECKING FOR SAFETY COMPONENTS FOR LIFTS (Annex IX to the Directive) (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Ensure lift safety components undergo random conformity checkingManufacturer
s.017 CONFORMITY TO TYPE BASED ON PRODUCT QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR LIFTS (Annex X to the Directive) (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Establish and maintain a quality assurance system for lift installationsContractor
s.sch001 Preliminary remarks Regulated
  • You must carry out a risk assessment for your lifts and safety componentsManufacturer
s.sch004 A conformity assessment body must have the means necessary to... Regulated
  • Ensure your conformity assessment body has the necessary means and equipmentConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 The personnel responsible for carrying out conformity assessment activities must... Regulated
  • Ensure conformity assessment personnel are properly qualified and trainedAny Person
s.sch004 A conformity assessment body must be able to demonstrate the... Regulated
  • Demonstrate impartiality of management and assessment personnelConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 The remuneration of the top level management and the personnel... Regulated
  • Do not link lift assessor pay to assessment numbers or resultsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 A conformity assessment body must have, and must satisfy the... Regulated
  • Maintain adequate civil liability insurance and show proof to the Secretary of StateConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 A conformity assessment body must ensure that its personnel observe... Regulated
  • Keep confidential all information obtained during conformity assessmentConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 A conformity assessment body must participate in, or ensure that... Regulated
  • Stay involved in standards and coordination group for liftsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 (1) A conformity assessment body must be a third party... Regulated
  • Ensure your lift conformity assessment body is genuinely independentConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 (1) A conformity assessment body, its top level management and... Regulated
  • Conformity assessment bodies must avoid conflicts of interest in lift industryConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 A conformity assessment body, its top level management and the... Regulated
  • Conformity assessment body must not be directly involved in lift activitiesConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 A conformity assessment body, its top level management and the... Regulated
  • Avoid conflicts of interest in conformity assessment activitiesConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 A conformity assessment body must ensure that the activities of... Regulated
  • Ensure subsidiaries and subcontractors do not compromise impartialityConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 A conformity assessment body and its personnel must carry out... Regulated
  • Carry out conformity assessments with integrity and technical competenceConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 A conformity assessment body must be capable of carrying out... Regulated
  • Conformity assessment bodies must handle all notified activities themselves or under their controlConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 A conformity assessment body must have at its disposal— Regulated
  • Conformity assessment bodies must have qualified staff, clear procedures, and scalable assessment methodsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch005 The ... declaration of conformity for lifts must be drafted... Regulated
  • Draft a declaration of conformity for each installed liftContractor
s.sch005 The ... declaration of conformity for safety components for lifts... Regulated
  • Include required information in declaration of conformity for safety components for liftsManufacturer
s.sch006 A notified An approved body must carry out conformity assessments... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Notified/approved bodies must perform conformity assessments correctlyStatutory regulator
s.sch006 A notified An approved body must inform the Secretary of... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Notified/approved bodies must report refusals, changes and requests to the Secretary of StateStatutory regulator
s.sch006 A notified An approved body must make provision in its... Regulated
  • Approved bodies must give clients a contractual right to appeal against certificate decisionsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch006 An approved body must provide other bodies approved by the... Regulated
  • Share negative conformity assessment results with other approved bodiesConformity Assessment Body
s.sch006 An approved body must participate in the work of any... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must join and participate in the Secretary of State's coordination groupStatutory regulator
s.sch006 A notified An approved body must carry out conformity assessments... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must carry out conformity assessments proportionatelyStatutory regulator
s.sch006 A notified An approved body must perform its activities taking... Regulated
  • Take account of business size and product complexity when assessing liftsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch006 A notified An approved body must respect the degree of... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Notified bodies must maintain rigorous conformity assessment for liftsStatutory regulator
s.sch006 Where a notified body finds that essential health and safety... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Notified body must require corrective action and refuse certificate when standards not metStatutory regulator
s.sch006 Where, in the course of the monitoring of conformity following... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Notified body must require corrective measures and suspend/withdraw certificate if lift or safety component no longer conformsStatutory regulator
s.sch006 Where the approved body has required an installer or a... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must withdraw certification if corrective measures not takenStatutory regulator
s.sch006 Where this paragraph applies, the approved body must— Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Certification bodies must give notice and hear representations before refusing certificatesStatutory regulator
s.sch008 Modifications to the 1974 Act Imprisonment
  • Fail to comply with lift safety requirementsAny Person
s.sch009 Modifications to the 1978 Order Imprisonment
  • Breach of Lifts Regulations enforcement provisionsAny Person
s.sch010 Recall notice Regulated
  • Comply with a recall notice for unsafe lifts or safety componentsOperator
s.sch011 The manufacturer shall keep with the technical documentation a copy ... Regulated
  • Keep type examination certificates with technical documentation for 10 yearsManufacturer
s.sch011 The installer shall keep with the technical documentation a copy ... Regulated
  • Keep Type Examination Certificate with technical documentation for 10 yearsContractor
s.sch011 The application for Type examination shall be lodged by the ... Regulated
  • Lodge application for Type examination of safety components with an approved bodyManufacturer
s.sch011 The application for Type examination shall be lodged by the ... Regulated
  • Apply for type examination of lifts with a single approved bodyManufacturer
s.sch011 The technical documentation shall make it possible to assess whether ... Regulated
  • Prepare technical documentation for safety components for liftsManufacturer
s.sch011 The technical documentation shall make it possible to assess the ... Regulated
  • Compile complete technical documentation for your liftManufacturer
s.sch011 The approved body shall: examine the technical documentation and the ... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must assess safety component design and issue evaluation reportStatutory regulator
s.sch011 The approved body shall: examine the technical documentation and supporting ... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must examine lift design and test specimen liftsStatutory regulator
s.sch011 Where the type of the safety component for lifts meets ... Regulated
  • Issue or refuse type examination certificates for safety componentsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch011 The approved body shall draw up an evaluation report that ... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must draw up evaluation report and obtain installer's consent to release itStatutory regulator
s.sch011 The approved body shall keep itself apprised of any changes ... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must monitor state-of-the-art changes and inform manufacturer if neededStatutory regulator
s.sch011 Where the type meets the essential health and safety requirements ... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must issue Type examination certificates for compliant lift types and keep recordsStatutory regulator
s.sch011 The manufacturer shall inform the approved body that holds the ... Regulated
  • Notify approved body of modifications to approved typeManufacturer
s.sch011 The approved body shall keep itself apprised of any changes ... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must monitor safety standard changes for your lift typeStatutory regulator
s.sch011 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State concerning ... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must report certificate decisions to the Secretary of State and other bodiesStatutory regulator
s.sch011 The installer shall inform the approved body of any modifications ... Regulated
  • Notify approved body of modifications to lift typeManufacturer
s.sch011 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State concerning ... Regulated
  • Approved bodies must report type examination certificates to the Secretary of State and other approved bodiesConformity Assessment Body
s.sch012 Obligations of the installer Regulated
  • You must ensure lifts meet safety requirements and are certifiedContractor
s.sch012 Final inspection Regulated
  • Approved body must carry out final lift inspection before placing on marketConformity Assessment Body
s.sch012 The installer shall lodge an application for final inspection with... Regulated
  • Lodge application for final inspection with approved bodyContractor
s.sch012 The tests of the lift shall include at least the... Regulated
  • Have your lift tested to ensure safety devices work correctlyManufacturer
s.sch012 If the lift satisfies the essential health and safety requirements... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must affix UK marking and issue final inspection certificate for compliant liftsStatutory regulator
s.sch012 The installer shall affix the UK marking in the car... Regulated
  • Affix UK marking and approved body ID in each lift carContractor
s.sch012 The installer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Draw up and keep declaration of conformity for each liftManufacturer
s.sch013 Obligations of the manufacturer Regulated
  • Operate an approved quality system for final inspection of lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.sch013 The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his... Regulated
  • Lodge application for assessment of quality system for safety componentsManufacturer
s.sch013 The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must audit your quality system and notify you of its decisionStatutory regulator
s.sch013 The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising from... Regulated
  • Maintain your approved quality system for safety componentsManufacturer
s.sch013 The manufacturer or his authorised representative shall keep the approved... Regulated
  • Notify approved body of intended changes to quality systemManufacturer
s.sch013 The manufacturer shall for assessment purposes allow the approved body... Regulated
  • Allow approved body access to premises and provide assessment informationManufacturer
s.sch013 The approved body shall periodically carry out audits to ensure... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must audit manufacturer's quality system and provide reportStatutory regulator
s.sch013 Additionally, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to the... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must provide visit and test reports after unannounced inspectionsStatutory regulator
s.sch013 The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking, and, under the... Regulated
  • Affix UK marking and approved body number to safety componentsManufacturer
s.sch013 The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Draw up and retain declaration of conformity for lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.sch013 The manufacturer shall for a period ending 10 years after... Regulated
  • Keep technical documentation for safety components for 10 yearsManufacturer
s.sch013 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of... Regulated
  • Inform Secretary of State and other approved bodies of quality system decisionsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch014 Obligations of the manufacturer Regulated
  • Operate approved quality system for lift safety components and submit to surveillanceManufacturer
s.sch014 The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his... Regulated
  • Lodge application for quality system assessment with approved bodyManufacturer
s.sch014 The quality system shall ensure compliance of the safety components... Regulated
  • Document and maintain a quality system for lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.sch014 The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must assess quality system and audit manufacturerStatutory regulator
s.sch014 The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising from... Regulated
  • Maintain your approved quality system and fulfil its obligationsManufacturer
s.sch014 The manufacturer shall keep the approved body which has approved... Regulated
  • Notify the approved body of any intended quality system changesManufacturer
s.sch014 The manufacturer shall for assessment purposes allow the approved body... Regulated
  • Allow approved body access to manufacturing and quality recordsManufacturer
s.sch014 The approved body shall carry out periodic audits to make... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must carry out periodic audits of your quality systemStatutory regulator
s.sch014 Additionally, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to the... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body may conduct unannounced visits and must provide reportsStatutory regulator
s.sch014 The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking, and, under the... Regulated
  • Affix UK marking and approved body ID to lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.sch014 The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Produce and retain declaration of conformity for lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.sch014 The manufacturer shall, for a period ending 10 years after... Regulated
  • Keep safety component records for 10 yearsManufacturer
s.sch014 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must report quality system decisions to the Secretary of StateStatutory regulator
s.sch015 The installer shall take all measures necessary so that the... Regulated
  • Ensure lift manufacturing process meets health and safety requirementsContractor
s.sch015 The installer shall apply to a single approved body of... Regulated
  • Apply for unit verification from a single approved bodyContractor
s.sch015 The technical documentation shall allow an assessment of the conformity... Regulated
  • Prepare technical documentation proving lift conformityManufacturer
s.sch015 Verification Regulated
  • Your approved body must test, certify, and log your lift's conformityConformity Assessment Body
s.sch015 The installer shall affix the UK marking in the car... Regulated
  • Affix UK marking and approved body identification number in each lift carAny Person
s.sch015 The installer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Draw up and keep a declaration of conformity for each liftManufacturer
s.sch015 The installer shall keep with the technical documentation a copy... Regulated
  • You must keep the certificate of conformity with the technical file for 10 yearsContractor
s.sch016 Manufacturing Regulated
  • Ensure manufacturing process and monitoring produce compliant safety componentsManufacturer
s.sch016 The manufacturer shall lodge an application for random checking with... Regulated
  • Lodge a single application with one approved body for random checkingManufacturer
s.sch016 The approved body shall carry out or have carried out... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must carry out random checks on lift safety componentsStatutory regulator
s.sch016 The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking, and, under the... Regulated
  • Affix UK marking and approved body ID number to lift safety componentsManufacturer
s.sch016 The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Draw up and keep declaration of conformity for each lift safety componentManufacturer
s.sch016 Authorised representative Regulated
  • Authorised representative must not perform manufacturer's core obligationsManufacturer
s.sch017 Obligations of the installer Regulated
  • Operate approved quality system for final lift inspection and testingContractor
s.sch017 The installer shall lodge an application for assessment of his... Regulated
  • Apply for assessment of your quality system for lift installationContractor
s.sch017 The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must assess lift installer’s quality system and notify decisionStatutory regulator
s.sch017 The installer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising from... Regulated
  • Maintain your approved quality system so it stays adequate and efficientManufacturer
s.sch017 The installer shall keep the approved body which has approved... Regulated
  • Notify approved body of intended quality system changesContractor
s.sch017 The approved body shall assess the modifications proposed and decide... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must assess modifications to your quality systemStatutory regulator
s.sch017 The installer shall, for assessment purposes, allow the approved body... Regulated
  • Allow approved body access for lift installation checksContractor
s.sch017 The approved body shall periodically carry out audits to ensure... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must audit your quality system and give you a reportStatutory regulator
s.sch017 Additionally, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to the... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must provide visit and test reports after unexpected inspectionsStatutory regulator
s.sch017 The installer shall, for 10 years after the last lift... Regulated
  • Keep documentation available for enforcing authorities for 10 years after placing last lift on marketAny Person
s.sch017 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must report quality system approval decisions to the Secretary of StateCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch017 The installer shall affix the UK marking in the car... Regulated
  • Affix UK marking and approved body number in each lift carContractor
s.sch017 The installer shall draw up a written Declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Draw up and keep a Declaration of Conformity for each liftManufacturer
s.sch018 Obligations of the installer Regulated
  • Operate an approved quality system for lift design, manufacture, installation and testingContractor
s.sch018 The installer shall lodge an application for assessment of his... Regulated
  • Apply for assessment of your quality system by an approved bodyManufacturer
s.sch018 The quality system shall ensure compliance of the lifts with... Regulated
  • Set up and maintain a documented quality system for lift complianceManufacturer
s.sch018 When the design is not entirely in accordance with designated... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must check design conformity and issue certificate if design deviates from standardsStatutory regulator
s.sch018 Where the design does not satisfy the applicable essential health... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must refuse design certificate for non-compliant lifts and monitor state of the artStatutory regulator
s.sch018 The installer shall keep the approved body that has issued... Regulated
  • Notify approved body of design modifications and obtain additional approvalContractor
s.sch018 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must report design examination certificates to the Secretary of State and other approved bodiesStatutory regulator
s.sch018 The installer shall keep a copy of the design examination... Regulated
  • Keep lift design examination documents for 10 yearsContractor
s.sch018 Assessment of the quality system The approved body shall assess... Regulated
  • Approved body must assess quality system and notify installer of decisionConformity Assessment Body
s.sch018 The installer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising from... Regulated
  • Maintain your approved quality system and notify of any changesContractor
s.sch018 The installer shall, for assessment purposes, allow the approved body... Regulated
  • Provide access and information to approved body for lift assessmentContractor
s.sch018 The approved body shall carry out periodic audits to make... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must periodically audit installer's quality system and provide reportStatutory regulator
s.sch018 Additionally, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to the... Regulated
  • Approved body may conduct unannounced visits and tests at your premisesAny Person
s.sch018 The installer shall, keep at the disposal of the enforcing... Regulated
  • Keep lift safety documents for 10 years after placing on marketManufacturer
s.sch018 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of... Regulated
  • Inform Secretary of State about quality system approvals and keep records for 15 yearsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch018 The installer shall affix the UK marking in the car... Regulated
  • Affix UK marking and approved body number in lift carContractor
s.sch018 The installer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Keep declaration of conformity for each lift for 10 yearsContractor
s.sch019 Obligations of the installer Regulated
  • Operate an approved quality system for lift manufacture, assembly, installation, inspection and testingManufacturer
s.sch019 The installer shall lodge an application for assessment of his... Regulated
  • Apply for assessment of your quality system by an approved bodyContractor
s.sch019 The quality system shall ensure compliance of the lifts with... Regulated
  • Set up and keep a quality system for lift installationManufacturer
s.sch019 The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must audit and notify the installer on quality system assessmentStatutory regulator
s.sch019 The installer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising from... Regulated
  • Maintain your approved quality system so it stays adequate and efficientManufacturer
s.sch019 The installer shall keep the approved body that has approved... Regulated
  • Tell your approved body before changing your quality systemContractor
s.sch019 The approved body shall assess the modifications proposed and decide... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must assess quality system modifications and notify installerStatutory regulator
s.sch019 The installer shall, for assessment purposes, allow the approved body... Regulated
  • Allow approved body access to sites and provide quality recordsContractor
s.sch019 The approved body shall carry out periodic audits to make... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must audit your quality system and provide a reportStatutory regulator
s.sch019 Additionally, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to the... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must provide visit and test reports to installerStatutory regulator
s.sch019 The installer shall, keep at the disposal of the enforcing... Regulated
  • Keep lift documentation available for 10 yearsContractor
s.sch019 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of... Regulated
  • Approved bodies must report quality system decisions to Secretary of State and other approved bodiesConformity Assessment Body
s.sch019 The installer shall draw up a written Declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Draw up and keep a Declaration of Conformity for each liftManufacturer
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s.002 Excluded lifts (opens in a new tab)
s.007 Enforcement powers of the Secretary of State and the Department under the 1987 Act (opens in a new tab)
s.010 Compliance, withdrawal and recall notices (opens in a new tab)
s.sch001 General
s.sch001 Risks for persons outside the car
s.sch001 Risks for persons in the car
s.sch001 Other risks
s.sch001 Marking
s.sch001 Instructions
s.sch002 Lifting appliances whose speed is not greater than 0.15m/s.
s.sch002 Rack and pinion trains.
s.sch002 Escalators and mechanical walkways.
s.sch002 Construction site hoists.
s.sch002 Cableways, including funicular railways.
s.sch002 Lifts specially designed and constructed for military or police purposes....
s.sch002 Lifting appliances from which work can be carried out.
s.sch002 Mine winding gear.
s.sch002 Lifting appliances intended for lifting performers during artistic performances.
s.sch002 Lifting appliances fitted in means of transport.
s.sch002 Lifting appliances connected to machinery and intended exclusively for access...
s.sch003 Devices for locking landing doors.
s.sch003 Devices to prevent falls referred to in paragraph 4, sub-paragraphs...
s.sch003 Overspeed limitation devices.
s.sch003 (a) Energy-accumulating buffers: (i) non-linear, or (ii) with damping of...
s.sch003 Safety devices fitted to jacks of hydraulic power circuits where...
s.sch003 Electric safety devices in the form of safety circuits containing...
s.sch004 (1) A conformity assessment body must have legal personality and...
s.sch004 Paragraph 15 does not prevent the personnel from providing information...
s.sch006 Paragraph 9 applies where a notified body is minded to—...
s.sch007 Enforcement powers under the 1987 Act
s.sch007 Modifications to the 1987 Act
s.sch008 Enforcement powers under the 1974 Act
s.sch009 Enforcement powers under the 1978 Order
s.sch010 Compliance notice
s.sch010 Withdrawal notice
s.sch010 Interpretation
s.sch011 The other approved bodies may, on request, obtain a copy ...
s.sch011 Authorised representative The manufacturer's authorised representative may lodge the application ...
s.sch011 Authorised representative The installer's authorised representative may lodge the application ...
s.sch011 A. Type examination of safety components for lifts
s.sch011 B. Type examination of lifts
s.sch011 The other approved bodies may, on request, obtain a copy ...
s.sch012 Final inspection is the part of a conformity assessment procedure...
s.sch012 The examinations shall include at least one of the following:...
s.sch012 UK marking and declaration of conformity
s.sch012 Authorised representative
s.sch013 Conformity to type based on product quality assurance for safety...
s.sch013 Quality system
s.sch013 Under the quality system, each safety component for lifts shall...
s.sch013 Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
s.sch013 The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
s.sch013 UK marking and Declaration of conformity
s.sch013 Authorised representative
s.sch014 Conformity based on full quality assurance for safety components for...
s.sch014 Quality system
s.sch014 Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
s.sch014 The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
s.sch014 UK marking and Declaration of conformity
s.sch014 Authorised representative
s.sch015 Conformity based on unit verification is the conformity assessment procedure...
s.sch015 Obligations of the installer
s.sch015 UK marking and Declaration of conformity
s.sch015 Authorised representative
s.sch016 Conformity to type with random checking is the part of...
s.sch016 UK marking and Declaration of conformity
s.sch017 Conformity to type based on product quality assurance is the...
s.sch017 Quality system
s.sch017 Under the quality system, each lift shall be examined and...
s.sch017 Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
s.sch017 The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
s.sch017 UK marking and declaration of conformity
s.sch017 Authorised representative
s.sch018 Conformity based on full quality assurance plus design examination for...
s.sch018 Quality system
s.sch018 Design examination
s.sch018 Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
s.sch018 The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
s.sch018 UK marking and Declaration of conformity
s.sch018 Authorised representative
s.sch019 Conformity to type based on production quality assurance for lifts...
s.sch019 Quality system
s.sch019 Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
s.sch019 The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
s.sch019 UK marking and Declaration of conformity
s.sch019 The installer shall affix the UK marking in the car...
s.sch019 Authorised representative

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