Is lift certification mandatory?
Yes: registration, maintenance and periodic inspection are all mandatory. Under JMD 28425/2008 and the national Lift Registry (elevator.mindev.gov.gr): every lift is registered (via TaxisNet), has a maintenance contract (servicing ~every 45 days) and a periodic inspection by an Accredited Inspection Body. Inspection frequency: residences ≤6 stops every 6 years, >6 stops every 5, commercial every 3–4, public buildings/large hotels yearly. Responsible: the owner or, in an apartment block, the building manager. In short: yes, registry + maintenance + inspection.
📋 The rules
- Registration in the national Lift Registry
- Mandatory maintenance contract (~every 45 days)
- Periodic inspection by an Accredited Body
- Frequency by building: residences 5–6 years, public yearly
- Responsible: owner or building manager
🔓 Exceptions
- No inspection: risk of power disconnection to the lift
- The maintenance company can't self-certify the inspection
- Renewal application within 60 days of inspection
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Failure to certify is fined per lift: €1,000 (residences), €2,500 (commercial/mixed), €5,000 (public buildings), plus administrative measures such as power disconnection to the lift. Note the timing: the registry-registration deadline is reported as 30.6.2026, with no further extension — check the ministry platform. And a myth: citing only the 2008 JMD, without the digital registry and the €1,000–€5,000 fines, is outdated. To stay compliant: register the lift, sign a maintenance contract, call an accredited body for the periodic inspection at the right frequency, and renew within 60 days.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Is lift certification mandatory?
Yes. Every lift must be registered in the national Lift Registry, have a maintenance contract and undergo a periodic inspection by an accredited inspection body. Non-compliance brings fines and can lead to power being disconnected to the lift.
Who is responsible, the owner or the manager?
The responsible party is the owner or, in an apartment block, the building manager on behalf of the co-owners. They arrange the registry entry, the maintenance contract and calling an accredited body for the periodic inspection, plus renewal within the deadline.
How often is the periodic inspection?
It depends on the building. For residences up to 6 stops, every 6 years; for residences over 6 stops, every 5; for commercial buildings every 3 to 4 years; and for public buildings and large hotels, every year. Maintenance is much more frequent, about every 45 days.
How much is the fine?
Failure to certify is fined per lift: €1,000 for residences, €2,500 for commercial or mixed buildings and €5,000 for public buildings, along with administrative measures. In serious cases, power to the lift may be disconnected until compliance.
By when must I register the lift?
The deadline to register in the national registry is reported as 30 June 2026, with no further extension. It's best to check the ministry's official platform to confirm. Registration is a condition for the lift to be considered lawfully certified and safe.
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