A lift order usually involves several teams. The manufacturer supplies a defined lift model and its safety devices, the installer assembles it for the building, and the operator receives the installed unit. Plan the evidence for each stage before ordering equipment. A model certificate helps identify the lift supplied to the market, while the installed unit has its own conformity assessment before commissioning.
Reestr Garant helps lift manufacturers, importers and project teams prepare conformity documents for Russia and other Eurasian Economic Union markets. We review the equipment supplied, check how the safety-device evidence connects to it and clarify which documents are needed for the site handover.
What TR CU 011/2011 covers
The lift safety regulation covers lifts and specified lift safety devices within its scope. Begin with the type of equipment, its intended use and the actual supply configuration. A complete passenger or goods lift, a listed safety device sold as a replacement and an ordinary control component can require different checks. For equipment described as a platform or specialist hoist, confirm its function and the regulation’s scope before applying the lift procedure.
For a lift placed on the market, Article 6 sets out the certification process. The appropriate route depends on what is being assessed and whether it is a serial product, a batch or a one-off unit. The certification body should be able to identify the relevant lift or representative sample from the technical file. When a building requires several lifts with different ratings or controls, record each configuration and how it fits within the proposed model range.
Listed safety devices and model coverage
Annex 2 identifies safety devices subject to mandatory certification. Its entries include shaft-door locks, safety gears, overspeed governors, rupture valves and specified types of buffers. Match the exact make and model of each applicable device to its conformity evidence. Record how the devices are used in the lift design, especially where more than one supplier or alternative part appears in the bill of materials.
A component replacement can change the installation evidence even if the new component looks similar. For example, when the supplier proposes a different overspeed governor, compare the model and specifications with the lift documentation and confirm compatibility with the safety gear and control arrangement. Give the certification body or qualified project specialists the revised configuration before relying on the earlier evidence.
Assessment of the lift at the building
Under Article 6, the installed lift is assessed before it enters service through the declaration route for the mounted unit. The evidence combines installation documents and functional checks with technical examination by an accredited testing laboratory. Plan to have the lift passport, installation drawing, site project documentation and record of functional checks available for that stage. The applicant, installer and laboratory each have distinct roles.
Check the intended building use before finalising the equipment. Confirm the lift type, rated load and speed, stopping positions, shaft and access arrangements, and any special functions specified by the project. A model suitable for one building may require a different configuration for another. Record who will reconcile site drawings with the supplied equipment and who will retain the commissioning evidence for the operator.
Later maintenance, replacement and modernisation can raise their own assessment questions. If the project concerns an existing unit, send its passport and the proposed change list so the team can identify which route applies to that project and destination.
Documents to prepare for a lift project
- The lift model, type, intended use, manufacturer and production site, along with the serial, batch or one-off supply details.
- Technical description, operating instructions, electrical diagrams and, where relevant, hydraulic diagrams for the proposed configuration.
- A list of safety devices with their model numbers and available certificates or test evidence, including the relevant attachments.
- Drawings, ratings and available information about the building and installation, including the number of units and any differences between them.
- Existing lift conformity records and test reports, proposed equipment markings, and the schedule for shipment and commissioning.
Use a simple equipment schedule to match each lift to its control system and safety-device list. Keep a revision record as the project progresses. If the construction team changes the shaft design or the supplier changes a safety device after order placement, the team can then identify which documents and checks must be revisited.
How we scope the work and prepare a quotation
We start with the supply specification and separate the lift model, individual safety devices and site assessment. We compare your evidence with the proposed configuration and make a list of missing records or tests. With the scope agreed, we can help prepare the supplier’s file and coordinate the necessary evidence with the assessment organisations and project teams.
The quotation depends on the number of model families, safety-device variants, existing test evidence, documentation languages and whether the request covers supply documentation, site handover support or both. Different configurations may require separate checks even within the same building. To start, send the equipment schedule, a sample data sheet and the destination building or intended use.
Frequently asked questions
Does one lift certificate cover all configurations in a manufacturer’s catalogue?
Check the certificate, its attachments and the technical identification of the lift. The rated characteristics, configuration and safety devices of the supplied unit must fit the scope supported by the evidence.
Which lift parts require their own safety-device check?
Use Annex 2 to identify listed devices such as shaft-door locks, overspeed governors and safety gears. Supply the exact models so the evidence can be matched to the lift design or replacement order.
Can the installer commission a lift using the supplier’s model certificate alone?
The installed lift has a separate pre-commissioning assessment. Prepare the passport, installation drawings, functional check records and technical examination evidence for the applicable declaration route.
What if a safety device is changed after the lift was ordered?
Document the original and replacement devices, the reason for the change and its effects on the approved configuration. Ask the responsible assessment or project specialists what evidence needs to be updated before installation or return to service.
Use separate records for the design and the installed unit
Keep the model and safety component records with the installation file. On site, compare the installed controller, doors and safety devices with the approved configuration. Record changes before commissioning and confirm which organisation is responsible for the installed-unit assessment.
Compare the certificate and declaration routes and check what evidence applies to your product.