India Released Elevator Safety and Quality Control Act, Implemented in 2025
On October 20, 2024, Indian Parliament officially passed Elevator Safety and Quality Control Act, implemented across India on April 1, 2025, ending the situation of inconsistent standards across states. Core contents:
1. Unified standards: National implementation of IS 15780 Safety Code for Elevators, replacing old state regulations, unified specifications for design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance;
2. Safety certification: Elevators and safety components must BIS certified, affix mark, uncertified products prohibited from sale and installation;
3. Maintenance supervision: Maintenance units BIS registered, maintenance cycle 15 days, records electronically archived for 8 years, heavy penalty for false maintenance;
4. Old elevators: Annual assessment for elevators over 20 years, unqualified elevators renovated or scrapped, stock governance completed by 2029;
5. Import control: Imported elevators must BIS certified, comply with IS standards, customs inspection release, prohibited second-hand elevator import;
6. Emergency rescue: Rescue arrive within 45 minutes when trapped, emergency device tested monthly, public buildings equipped with emergency power supply;
7. Penalties: Maximum fine of 10 million Indian rupees for violation, product confiscation, liability for responsible persons. The Act builds India unified elevator safety supervision system.