The Lifts Directive (2014/33/EU) and CE Certification Services by Sertifike
Elevators are an essential part of modern life, and their safety is of paramount importance. Therefore, stringent regulations govern the design, manufacturing, and usage of elevators. Within the European Union (EU), the placement on the market and use of elevators are tightly regulated by the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU.
At Sertifike, we offer comprehensive support to companies operating in the elevator industry to ensure compliance with the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU. Below, you’ll find information about the services we provide for CE certification and consultancy in accordance with this directive.
The Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU
The Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU outlines fundamental rules for the placement on the market and use of lifts, escalators, and moving walkways within the EU. This directive covers the entire lifecycle of elevators, including their design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and inspection.
The CE marking on elevators is mandatory for access to the EU market, signifying that the product complies with specific standards and safety requirements. At Sertifike, we offer the following services to elevator manufacturers:
We provide detailed information on the requirements of the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU and assist you in understanding and navigating the regulations.
Our experts help you prepare the technical file required for CE certification, ensuring its proper documentation.
We assess your elevators to ensure compliance with the necessary standards and regulations.
We guide you in affixing the CE marking to your elevators, a clear indicator of compliance with EU regulations.
We evaluate the potential risks associated with the use of your elevators and provide recommendations for mitigating them.
We assist in enhancing the awareness of elevator safety among your personnel and support the development of a safety culture.
At Sertifike, we help elevator manufacturers and operators achieve compliance with the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU. We contribute to safe, compliant, and competitive business operations. Get in touch with us to start your journey towards ensuring the compliance and safety of your elevators.
According to the Lift Regulations, the modules that can be used for CE marking are as follows:
- Module B: Type Examination
- Module C2: Conformity with Type by Random Inspection
- Module D: Production Quality Assurance
- Module E: Product Quality Assurance
- Module G: Unit Verification
- Module H: Conformity Based on Quality Management System
- Module H1: Full Quality Assurance
Working with certification will help ensure the safe circulation of your elevators in the EU market and ensure legal compliance. Make your business more competitive and release elevators to the market safely and compliantly. Please contact us for more information. We would be happy to discuss how we can assist you in obtaining the CE certificate and ensuring compliance for your elevators.