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FEEDA’s ITC interpretation is key to resolving doubts about the new Complementary Technical Instruction AEM 1, providing solid technical criteria for its application in the business and technical fields.
To facilitate your understanding, the Spanish Business Federation of Elevators (FEEDA), the representative of the elevator sector in Spain, has developed a guide with clear and updated guidelines.
FEEDA's ITC interpretation: everything you need to know about the new update
The update of the Complementary Technical Instruction (ITC) for elevators introduces regulatory changes that impact the safety, maintenance, and accessibility of vertical mobility systems. Property managers, owners, and maintenance companies must adapt to these new requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and the proper functioning of the equipment.
To this end, FEEDA’s ITC interpretation becomes a key reference, providing technical criteria that facilitate the implementation of the new regulations efficiently and in line with current legislation.
Key changes in the new ITC according to FEEDA's interpretation
With the implementation of the new ITC, mandatory inspection, maintenance, and safety measures are reinforced, establishing stricter standards to improve user protection and installation efficiency. The most relevant changes include:
Increase in minimum civil liability insurance to €900,000
Elevator maintenance companies must have civil liability insurance with a minimum coverage of €900,000. According to FEEDA’s ITC interpretation guide, this measure strengthens the protection of users, owners, and administrators against possible incidents related to the elevator.
It is important to highlight that this adjustment responds to the need to adapt coverage to the current risks associated with the use and maintenance of elevators.
Mandatory initial inspections
Following the criteria of FEEDA’s ITC interpretation, before putting an elevator into operation, an initial inspection must be carried out by an authorized control body. This evaluation certifies that the equipment complies with regulations and functions correctly.
New professional qualification requirements
FEEDA, in its ITC interpretation guide, emphasizes the importance of new qualification requirements for elevator maintenance and servicing personnel, which include a university degree, vocational training, or a professional certification.
Detailed and digitized maintenance records
Additionally, it is specified that maintaining an exhaustive and digitized record of all maintenance activities is mandatory. This measure aims to improve control and monitoring of interventions, ensuring complete and precise traceability. Uno de los pilares fundamentales de la nueva normativa de mantenimiento es la trazabilidad de las intervenciones realizadas, lo que implica una gestión más rigurosa y digitalizada de todas las tareas técnicas llevadas a cabo en cada ascensor.
Development of a specific maintenance plan for each elevator
Furthermore, FEEDA’s ITC interpretation highlights the importance of developing a specific maintenance plan for each elevator. This individualized approach ensures that conservation tasks are adapted to the particular characteristics of each installation, considering factors such as model, age, usage, and environmental conditions.
Greater control and requirements for major modifications
FEEDA’s ITC interpretation guide emphasizes that any modification in the structure or operation of an elevator must be handled with maximum rigor to ensure compliance with regulations and prevent risks that could compromise equipment safety. These modifications may be structural, such as replacing the cabin or installing new traction systems, or functional, such as updating electronic components or implementing more advanced control technologies.
Implementation of safety measures in older elevators
FEEDA’s ITC interpretation guide highlights the need to strengthen safety measures in older elevators to align them with current standards. Among the recommended measures are greater precision in shaft leveling, improvement of emergency communication systems, replacement of obsolete components, and installation of sensors or photoelectric curtains.
Challenges and opportunities of the new ITC
Economic difficulties in adapting older elevators
One of the main obstacles faced by property managers, owners, and maintenance companies is the high cost involved in adapting older elevators to new regulatory requirements. The modernization of these systems may require significant investments to comply with key aspects such as component upgrades and the installation of new safety devices.
Additional responsibilities for installation owners
According to FEEDA’s ITC interpretation, owners now have greater responsibilities in elevator maintenance. These obligations are aimed at ensuring safety, proper operation, and regulatory compliance of the equipment.
These include preventive and corrective maintenance, periodic inspections, system modernization, incident reporting, and the recording of maintenance activities.
Safety and accessibility benefits with the new requirements
Despite the challenges posed by the implementation of the Complementary Technical Instruction, its new requirements bring improvements in operational safety, facilitate the adaptation of elevators for people with reduced mobility, and increase the reliability and durability of the equipment. These advancements benefit both users and maintenance personnel, ensuring more efficient operation and reducing the risk of failures.
Need for a transition period for the proper implementation of the ITC
Starting July 1, 2025, elevators must gradually adapt to the new standards established in the regulation, according to FEEDA’s ITC interpretation guide. During the mandatory periodic inspections, conducted every four years, regulatory compliance will be evaluated, and necessary updates will be determined. The deadlines for correcting deficiencies will vary depending on their severity, ranging from six months to the next scheduled inspection.
Greater transparency in maintenance
Thanks to digitalization, a more precise and reliable record of maintenance activities can be kept, representing a great opportunity to optimize elevator management, reduce response times to failures, and improve revision planning.
Additionally, this traceability will facilitate regulatory compliance, allowing owners and maintenance companies to clearly and documentedly demonstrate that inspections and adjustments are carried out within the established deadlines.
How to successfully adapt to the new ITC?
For elevator owners and maintenance providers, adapting to the new ITC is essential to comply with regulations and avoid penalties for non-compliance. Moreover, this adaptation not only guarantees user safety but also extends the lifespan of the equipment and optimizes its performance.
Having the support of specialized companies, such as Aszende, facilitates the implementation of the new requirements, ensuring an efficient process that meets the established deadlines.
Aszende has over 45 years of experience in vertical mobility systems. As a leading company in elevator installation, maintenance, and modernization, it has a team of technicians and specialists who stay up to date with the latest regulatory and technological changes.
Thanks to their knowledge and experience, they can advise owners at every stage of the process, from the initial assessment to the implementation of the required improvements, following step by step the guidelines established in FEEDA’s ITC interpretation guide, which details the deadlines, requirements, and procedures for adapting elevators to the new regulations.
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