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Lift Inspections and Audits
Helping you achieve compliance with European
regulations (CE Marking) for a passport to your key markets
BUSINESS CHALLENGE
The market for lifts and their components is becoming truly global. Across the European
Union (EU), the installation of new lifts is subject to the 95/16/EC directive, which
defines precise rules for CE Marking, based on a number of health and safety
requirements. In the EU and many other markets, a lift cannot be put into service
without having gone through a conformity assessment process carried out by a
notified body. This process encompasses both the equipment and its components.
It conditions the attribution of the compliance declaration and the authorization
to apply the CE Marking.
SOLUTION
What are lift inspections and audits?
This is a range of services designed to help manufacturers achieve compliance with the EU 95/16/EC directive.
Bureau Veritas has all the necessary resources and notifications to cover the whole conformity assessment process
as specified by the European lift directive. This includes support for quality assurance methods and assistance in
achieving the certification, as well as verification of lifts and related equipment in the locations where they need to
be assembled.
The Bureau Veritas teams can also assist lift manufacturers in the process to obtain the CE Type, or in the
implementation of internal action plans to make sure they comply with the lift directive.
What are the key benefits?
• Commercial access to the entire European market.
• “One-stop shopping” statutory services on a global basis along the whole supply chain, from design and
manufacturing to assembly.
• Confidence that equipment is compliant with the European Lift Directive and is authorized to be operated
once installed.
• Better reliability and efficiency of the manufacturing and assembly process.
WHY CHOOSE BUREAU VERITAS ?
Know-how ■ A high level of technical expertise in lift technology,
recognized by the EU notification and made available to clients across a
dense network covering all key European countries.
Industry-specific knowledge ■ A complete understanding of standards
and regulations, supported by one century of experience in how to optimize
lift verification processes and lift integration in buildings.
Industry leadership ■ Active participation in various technical
commissions, at country or European Union levels, enabling Bureau Veritas
to anticipate regulatory changes.
RELATED SERVICES
In addition to lift inspections and audits,
Bureau Veritas offers a wide range of
related services, including:
• Shop inspection
• In-service verification of lifting
equipment (as per applicable
regulation)
• ISO 9001 quality certification
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OUR APPROACH
• Bureau Veritas and its personnel provide inspection services in
full independence from any of the following activities: design,
construction, marketing or maintenance of lifts and their
components.
• Services are delivered by highly qualified and trained personnel
who are fully versed in lift technology.
• Central technical teams are available to support and assist field
inspectors during the delivery of services.
• Thanks to an efficient and reliable IT system, Bureau Veritas is
able to produce quality reports to clients in real time
CLIENT REFERENCES
FAQ
Is compliance with the 95/16/EC directive enough to apply CE
Marking on lifts?
Every manufacturer needs to make sure that the lift(s) it wants to sell
on the European market is compliant, not just with the EU 95/16/EC
directive, but also with all other directives which may apply to it.
Bureau Veritas has developed a multi-directives approach to help
clients manage these requirements efficiently.
• Alta lift
• Cegelec
• Ciel ascenseur
• Koné
• Schindler
• Sodimas
CONTACT
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For details about this service, please contact Bureau Veritas
IND/PCA Department
By phone: +33 (0)1 42 91 52 91
By e-mail: pcamail@bureauveritas.com
please visit:
www.bureauveritas.com