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The certification process for compliance with the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU involves assessing the safety of lifts and safety components, documenting compliance with essential health and safety requirements, and affixing the CE marking to indicate conformity with EU regulations. Compliance with the Lifts Directive is essential for manufacturers seeking to market lifts and safety components in the European Union.
The Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU is a European Union directive that sets out essential health and safety requirements for lifts and safety components for lifts placed on the market within the European Economic Area (EEA). The directive aims to ensure a high level of protection for users and bystanders by minimizing risks associated with the installation, use, and maintenance of lifts and safety components.
Here's an overview of the certification process for compliance with the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU:
Scope Determination
The first step is to determine whether the product falls within the scope of the Lifts Directive. The directive applies to lifts (elevators) and safety components for lifts designed to move persons or goods, including passenger lifts, goods lifts, service lifts, and others.
Identification of Essential Requirements
Manufacturers must identify the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex I of the Lifts Directive that are applicable to their products. These requirements address factors such as design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of lifts and safety components.
Risk Assessment
Manufacturers must conduct a risk assessment to identify and evaluate potential hazards associated with the lifts and safety components throughout their lifecycle. The risk assessment should consider factors such as mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic hazards, as well as risks related to installation, operation, and maintenance.
Design and Manufacturing Compliance
Manufacturers are responsible for designing and manufacturing lifts and safety components in accordance with the essential health and safety requirements of the Lifts Directive. This may involve adopting harmonized standards, technical specifications, or other recognized methods of compliance.
Technical Documentation
Manufacturers are required to compile technical documentation demonstrating compliance with the Lifts Directive. This documentation should include information about the design, construction, testing, and performance of the lifts and safety components, as well as risk assessments and instructions for use.
Conformity Assessment
The Lifts Directive allows manufacturers to choose from several conformity assessment procedures to demonstrate compliance with the directive. These procedures may include self-assessment based on internal production control, involvement of a notified body for assessment of full quality assurance, or type examination of individual products.
CE Marking
Once compliance with the Lifts Directive has been demonstrated, the manufacturer must affix the CE marking to the lifts or safety components. The CE marking indicates that the product meets the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives, including the Lifts Directive.
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturers or their authorized representatives must draw up a Declaration of Conformity stating that the lifts or safety components comply with the requirements of the Lifts Directive. The Declaration of Conformity should be kept on file and made available to authorities upon request.
Market Surveillance
Competent authorities in EU member states are responsible for market surveillance activities to ensure that lifts and safety components placed on the market comply with the requirements of the Lifts Directive. This may include inspections, testing, and enforcement actions to address non-compliant products.
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