Elevators

Lift your service level to world class standard

TÜV SÜD supports manufacturers and operators of lifts and escalators with a host of services to support them in meeting the safety requirements of national and international standards, expectation in service availability as well as their own vision to be a trusted and reliable brand. TÜV SÜD is qualified to serve the certification needs of all major global markets including the European Lift and Machinery Directive, ASME safety codes and EN standards.

Our services at a glance

Area	Services
Consulting	Qualified technical statements based on ADIASYSTEM®, a computer based method to measure and document test results Consultancy in the developments of risk assessment reports Integral support with tenders Asset depreciation reports Project management and monitoring Expert witness services Incident investigations Conduct traffic studies Progress payment verification Assistance with problematic installations Full scope of professional consultancy services for lifts in new and existing buildings from preliminary design to work completion
Testing, product certification and system certification	Conformity assessment and certification as a “Notified Body” as per European Lifts Directive 95/16/EC and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Certification of conformance as an "AECO" as per ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 Certification services as per ASME A17.1/CSA B44 including type tests, engineering tests, and compliance verifications Risk and hazard assessment Energy efficiency certification of lifts according to VDI 4707 Function and proof load testing EC type examination of safety components and model lifts EC design examinations Certification of QA systems as per national and international regulations and standards (European directives, ASME safety codes, EN standards) Type examination test
Inspection	Inspection according to EN 81 series of standards Inspection according to other national standards Technical safety evaluation according to national operating safety regulations Report of the state of repair Compliance inspection against plans Inspection on standard of maintenance Review of design drawings and circuit diagrams Review of strength calculation and structural analysis Works completion verification
Maintenance management support services	Services for operators and owners to optimise functionality and operational availability: Technical and commercial support Drafting of client specific / particular performance-based maintenance agreements (service level agreements) Tendering of maintenance portfolios Full scope of maintenance management support services Evaluation of maintenance and repair charges Life cycle assessment and budget forecast / planning
Training	Training courses for lift wardens Training courses for the application of European Directives and harmonized standards for Lifts (Elevators) and Machinery Training courses for the application of the performance-based Safety Code for Lifts (Elevators) and Escalators ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7

Your benefits at a glance

Extend the performance and lifetime of lifts and escalators – through expert engineering and impartial consultancy services.
Save money – with optimised solutions for maintenance and modernisation that ensure cost-effective and energy-efficient operations.
Ensure safety and availability – through qualified inspections using modern inspection technology.
Minimise risk – with our wide-ranging expertise in technical directives, standards and legal regulations.

As a proprietor or administrator of elevator installations, you are responsible for their maintenance and legally required inspections.

TÜV SÜD Benelux carries out preventive inspections, risk analysis and inspections after modernisation (KB. 09/03/2003).

For new elevators, TÜV SÜD Benelux can vouch for final reviews of your installations according to European guideline 95/16/EG (KB. 10/08/1998).