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The recent update of the Supplementary Technical Instruction (ITC) for elevator maintenance, contained in Royal Decree 355/2024, establishes a regulatory framework to ensure the safety, accessibility and operational efficiency of vertical mobility systems.
These maintenance, safety conditions and inspection regulations respond to the need to reduce the risk of mechanical failures, improve accessibility for people with reduced mobility and optimize the energy consumption of the equipment.
The modifications introduced affect both building owners and maintenance companies, which will have to adopt new technical procedures, expand the required documentation and comply with stricter reviews to ensure the correct operation of elevators.
How does the ITC regulate the maintenance of elevators?
The ITC for elevator maintenance regulates all activities related to the care, inspection and supervision of these installations. Its scope ranges from the planning and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance to the technical requirements for the modernization and replacement of components.
This regulation defines the minimum mandatory conditions for the maintenance of elevators in Spain, ensuring that the equipment operates optimally and without posing risks to users. The main requirements include:
Technical requirements for the maintenance of elevators
These are essential to ensure proper operation of lifting systems. They include:
- Implementation of a specific maintenance plan.
- Contracting a liability insurance policy with a minimum coverage of 900,000 euros.
- Preparation of an individual operating manual for each elevator.
- Incorporation of a protection device covering the opening from at least 25 mm up to 1,600 mm above the cab footboard.
- Ensuring a stopping accuracy of ±10 mm and a leveling accuracy of ±20 mm.
- Replacement of obsolete components.
Technical requirements for the maintenance of elevators
The ITC also establishes the frequency with which inspections and revisions must be carried out, depending on the type of elevator, its age and intensity of use.
Responsibilities of licensees and maintenance companies
The new ITC differentiates responsibilities between elevator owners and maintenance companies.
Responsibilities of the owners
- Hire an authorized company for maintenance.
- Keep the technical documentation of the elevator, including the commissioning record issued by the competent body of the autonomous community.
- Correct the deficiencies detected in the inspections within the established deadlines.
- Report any elevator-related accidents to the appropriate authorities.
Responsibilities of maintenance companies
- Perform maintenance and upkeep of the elevator.
- Develop a specific maintenance plan.
- To have civil liability insurance.
- Record all interventions performed.
- Detect and communicate any deficiencies.
- Maintain a team of qualified personnel, among other obligations.
Consequences of non-compliance: What happens if the new ITC for elevator maintenance is not complied with?
Both owners and maintenance companies that do not comply with the minimum requirements established in the ITC for the maintenance of elevators may face financial penalties, disqualification of the elevator or even legal liabilities, especially in cases where incidents occur due to a lack of proper maintenance.
How does ITC influence the planning and execution of maintenance tasks?
The new ITC has a direct impact on the planning and execution of maintenance work. In this sense, it is essential to understand the regulations and comply with the established procedures.
- Technical procedures for each inspection: According to the ITC, each inspection must include the verification of safety elements, lubrication of mechanical components, revision of the electrical system and verification of the correct operation of the doors.
- Key elements to inspect at each maintenance: Technicians must check the most critical components, such as traction systems, guides, brakes, doors, safety devices and emergency communication systems. The objective is to detect any anomaly in time before it represents a risk to users.
- Protocols for action in the event of faults or breakdowns: In the event of detecting a fault, the ITC establishes that, depending on the seriousness of the problem, the immediate immobilization of the elevator may be necessary until it is repaired.
- Periodic inspections according to the type and age of the elevator: The regulations determine the following inspection frequency:
- Every 2 years for elevators in industrial or public buildings.
- Every 4 years for elevators in high-rise or high-density residential buildings.
- Every 6 years for elevators in other residential or lesser-used buildings.
Keep your elevator up to date with ITC regulations
To ensure the safety and correct operation of vertical mobility systems, compliance with the Supplementary Technical Instruction (ITC) for elevator maintenance is an indispensable requirement. Correct application of the ITC is not only a legal obligation, but also a commitment to efficiency and safety in vertical transport. Poor maintenance can result in penalties, high repair costs and even the disqualification of the elevator.
Therefore, having qualified professionals is key to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal equipment performance. In this regard, we recommend you to review the interpretation of the ITC made by FEEDA.
In this sense, Aszende is positioned as a reference in the installation and maintenance of elevators, ensuring that each equipment operates under the highest standards of quality and safety.
With more than 45 years of experience, the company offers solutions adapted to every need, guaranteeing an efficient service aligned with current regulations, thus complying with the new ITC for elevator maintenance.
To ensure the safety and operation of equipment, it is essential to comply with the new elevator regulations. At Aszende, we offer a specialized service in the maintenance and modernization of vertical mobility platforms, ensuring that each installation meets the standards required by ITC AEM 1.
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