Today, many lifts in Spain are at least 25 years old. For this reason, lift inspection is not only a recommended procedure but also required by law to ensure user safety and avoid fines.
However, this work may be unfamiliar to some people, so here we'll give you all the details on why maintenance is essential and what technical aspects it includes. Don't miss a single detail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lifts are practical and indispensable tools in daily life in cities, where more than 60% of residential buildings have more than three floors.
However, for these to operate safely and efficiently, it depends not only on a good installation, but also on the periodic inspection of a lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By 2023, a certain percentage of emergencies reported in residential communities in Spain were related to lift failures, such as worn cables or faulty brakes.
Therefore, the first line of defense against accidents of this type is lift inspection and maintenance, detecting problems such as:
\u25cf Door misalignment (responsible for 23% of the bull runs).
\u25cf Loss of lubrication in engines (common cause of overheating).
\u25cf Corrosion in metal components, especially in coastal areas.
Without proper inspection of a professional lift, these failures can lead to critical situations, such as getting trapped between floors or sudden falls from the cabin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Royal Decree 88\/2023 stipulates that each homeowners' association must inspect their lifts at least once a year, or every six months if the equipment is more than two decades old. Ignoring this obligation not only puts lives at risk but can also result in financial penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A well-maintained lift can last more than 30 years, reducing the risk of breakdowns in a 60%. Therefore, maintenance services include preventive adjustments, such as sensor calibration or bearing replacement, which prevent premature wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The answer to this question depends on several factors; we detail each of them below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The frequency of lift inspection depends on two main factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Environmental setting: In coastal areas, salinity accelerates corrosion, requiring inspections every 4 months.
\u25cf Outdated technology: Lifts without digital systems require more frequent checks.
\u25cf Previous incidents: If a lift has suffered a serious breakdown, an extraordinary inspection is recommended before reactivating it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this case, specialized technicians, like those at Eleva Balear, evaluate up to 35 critical points during a lift inspection. The most important are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Motor and electrical panel: verification of energy consumption and operating temperature.
\u25cf Traction cables: visual and ultrasonic inspection to detect internal breaks.
\u25cf Bearings and pulleys: lubrication and vibration measurement (must not exceed 4 mm\/s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Safety brakes: automatic locking test in case of falls (must be activated in less than 0.5 seconds).
\u25cf Alarm button: 24-hour connection check with the switchboard.
\u25cf Emergency lighting: minimum autonomy of 1 hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Anti-pinch sensors: test with 50 mm thick obstacles.
\u25cf Cabin leveling: maximum deviation margin: \u00b110 mm from the ground.
\u25cf Hydraulic oil: in hydraulic lifts, viscosity and contamination analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each of these points is key to the proper functioning of a lift, so it's important to have professionals who guarantee optimal and reliable work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Failure to inspect a lift not only halts routine maintenance but also increases the risk of accidents, and the economic consequences would undoubtedly be very costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Horizontal Property Law (art. 17.2) establishes that omitting this process in a lift is considered a serious offense, with fines ranging from \u20ac1,001 to \u20ac10,000.
In extreme cases, such as falsifying lift inspection certificates, fines can reach \u20ac30,000, in addition to criminal liability for damages to third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoiding this procedure increases the likelihood of having an accident by seven times. The most common are:
\u25cf Falls into the pit due to poorly calibrated doors.
\u25cf Short circuits in non-ventilated electrical panels.
\u25cf Prolonged blockages due to failures in rescue systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ignoring lift inspections leads to costly breakdowns. For example, replacing a worn traction cable on time costs \u20ac800, but if it breaks and damages the motor, the repair costs over \u20ac6,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our priority is to ensure your safety! In the Balearic Islands, where the 70% lifts operate in buildings with high exposure to the sea and high humidity. Hoy en d\u00eda, muchos de los ascensores en el territorio espa\u00f1ol tienen por lo menos 25 a\u00f1os. Por este motivo, la revisi\u00f3n de ascensores no solo es un procedimiento recomendable, sino tambi\u00e9n obligatorio por ley para garantizar la seguridad de los usuarios y evitar multas.Sin embargo, este trabajo puede no resultar familiar para algunas personas, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3176,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"","ocean_second_sidebar":"","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"","ocean_custom_header_template":"","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"","ocean_post_oembed":"","ocean_post_self_hosted_media":"","ocean_post_video_embed":"","ocean_link_format":"","ocean_link_format_target":"self","ocean_quote_format":"","ocean_quote_format_link":"post","ocean_gallery_link_images":"on","ocean_gallery_id":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3175","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"\n
Lift inspection requires experience and advanced technology. Thus, at Eleva Balear, Elevator specialists in Mallorca<\/a>, we offer:
\u25cf Predictive maintenance: We use IoT sensors to monitor wear and tear in real time.
\u25cf Official certificates: We issue documents that are valid for inspections by the Balearic Government.
\u25cf 2-hour response: 24\/7 emergency service for residential communities. Don't let these problems affect you. Each of our projects is performed by qualified personnel using state-of-the-art technology, responding quickly to each situation.
We are your best option in Elevator inspection in Mallorca<\/a>Contact us and we'll give you exclusive attention.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"