THOROUGH INSPECTION PROCEDURE OF ELEVATOR OR LIFTS

Reference standards:
BS EN 81-20 Safety rules for the c onstruction and installation of lifts. Lifts for the
transport of persons and goods. Passenger and goods passenger
lifts

1. SCOPE
This procedure is applicable to all types of Elevator to ensure that the testing & certification of the
escalator/moving walks is carried out in compliance with
the safety requirements, according to the regulations, and with quality workmanship. This
document isdeveloped as part of the quality management
system currently implemented by Danat Al Khaleej for Safety Consultancy (DASCO) based on ISO/IEC
17020:2012.

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2. GENERAL

2.1 The inspection shall be carried out in adequate lighting and suitable environmental conditions.
2.2 This inspection must be carried out with the equipment in a reasonably clean and working
condition.
2.3 Special precautions maybe required for access to certain areas such as pits and machine rooms,
especially if they are confined spaces.
2.4 The range of elevators dictates that not all the areas covered in The inspection check list will
apply; some elevators will have special features, those may or may not b included.
2.5 Check carefully that the number of persons capacity of the car corresponds to that specified in
the manufacturers operating procedures manual.
2.6 It is important to ascertain the duty classification and rate of wear, as when certifying the lift “fit
for further service” the amount of wear being considered,

3. PROCEDURE
3.1 Verification of Documents: - Verify Manufacturers report, previous inspection report/certificate,
previous load tests, maintenance logs (if available).
3.2 Verify by measurement that the dimensions of the lift are within the defined tolerance, as stated
by the appropriate standard or manufacturer’s specification.
3.3 All lift markings shall be legible, correctly positioned and comprise of3.3.1 Safe Working
Load/Passenger Numbers
3.3.2 Unique identification mark
Where applicable, heat treatment and quality marks. Identification markings/location shall be
traceable to a current Certificate of Test and Thorough Examination.

4.0 HYDRAULICS
Inspection of Complete hydraulic system e.g ram/cylinder (direct & Indirect), relief valve, check valve,
plunger, hoses & tank for condition,damage, corrosion and leaks.
 5.0 ELECTRICAL TESTS
Note: Care should be taken not to damage sensitive electronic control systems. All such
components should be isolated from the circuits to whichthe test voltage is being applied. Both sets
of guide rails shall be grounded by means of grounding rod
5.1 Inspect all electrical systems, such as main switches, relays, emergency stop switch, cable,
termination points and earthing.
5.2 The continuity of the earth protective conductor (grounding) shall be tested to ensure that no point
in the system has a greater resistance than 0.5 ohms.
5.3 The insulation resistance should not be less than 0.5 megohms.
5.4 Check all limit switches such as slow down & final limits for counter weight, buffer & car.
5.5 Verify capacity of hoisting motor.
5.6 Check and activate all safety devices to ensure the proper operation.

6.0 ROPES
6.1 Check the ropes against the wire rope discard criteria in ISO 4344.

6.1.1 The following table is for fibre core rope, for other types of rope guidance will be required by the
manufacturer. Replacement should be considered if the diameter is reduced by 6% of the nominal rope
diameter.
6.1.3 Wedge, closed conical socket & open conical socket type termination shall be examined in
accordance with Dubai municipality regulation & relevant BS standards .

6.1.4 Inspect hoist wire rope sheaves and drum spooling for:
a - Proper operation
b - Freedom of movement
c- Abnormal noise or vibration

7.0 EMERGENCY SYSTEM

7.1 Emergency devices shall be tested.
7.2 Fire alarm switch shall be tested.
8.0 GOVERNOR
Over speeding will trip the governor to protect the car from falling. It shall trip at 115% of rated speed. Car will
retard with the help of its safety gear. It shall be tested according to the manufacturer’s instruction.

9. BUFFER
9.1 Energy accumulation type buffers, with linear and non-linear characteristics, shall only be used if the rated
speed of the lift does not exceed 1 m/s.

9.2 Energy accumulation type buffers with buffered return movement shall only be used if the rated speed of the
lift does not exceed 1,6 m/s.

9.3 Energy dissipation type buffers can be used whatever the rated speed of the lift.

10.0 LOAD TEST

Load testing will be carried out as per local regulation & BS standard Usually, 110 % is used for dynamic testing
and 125 % for the static proof load. The rated load shall suspend.

11.0 TEST EQUIPMENT

11.1 Vernier caliper- verify wire rope diameter
11.2 Tachometer- verify travelling speed
11.3 Lux meter- verify lux
11.4 Laser Distance Meter – verify the area & run by clearance
11.5 Load cell / Test Weight-load test
11.6 Infrared Thermometer-verify the machine room temperature
11.7 Insulation Tester-verify cable insulation range (megger)
11.8 Inclination meter- levelling & alignment
11.9 Clamp meter-verify the earth resistance & phase
 4. Reporting:

1. Risk Assessment shall be carried out with appropriate control measures

and shall be recorded in
2.Time sheet must be fill up clearly with most important details
of the equipment and information of client representative
details includes with contact details, after the completion of
inspection
3.Check list must be fill up includes
-Work order number
-Client details / test loc ation
-Inspection proc edure
-Types of inspection
-Reference standard
-Inspection tools
-Findings / critical findings with target date

-Note: State clearly if the equipment passes or Failed in the inspection and
all information shall be in Written

5 RISK ASSESSMENT;
When conditions or the work site constitute the need for a risk assessment, the
following should be used for guidance:
• Look for the hazard.
• Decide who might be harmed, and how.
• Evaluate the risk and decide whether existing precautions are adequate.
• Record the findings for future reference.
• Review the assessment and revise (if necessary).
• The adequacy of floors, passages, and landings are to be assessed before test
weights are moved or placed.
• The elevator technician is the only person who can operate the elevator and is
be made aware of any examination work taking place.
• Personnel is to wear appropriate personal protective equipment related to the
work site.
• Safety harnesses are to be used when working at height and when necessary.