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Maharashtra mandates monthly lift inspections and annual audits under new safety rules
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 02:34 AM
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The Maharashtra government has issued new lift safety regulations requiring monthly inspections and yearly audits to improve elevator safety across the state.
The state government of Maharashtra has formally notified a set of updated safety guidelines for elevators, aiming to strengthen oversight and reduce accidents. Under the new framework, building owners and lift operators must conduct monthly safety checks and submit detailed reports to the designated authority.
An annual audit of each lift's mechanical and electrical components will also be compulsory, with certified auditors appointed by the state’s lift safety department. Non‑compliance could attract penalties, including fines or suspension of lift operation licenses.
The move follows a series of high‑profile lift failures in urban centres, prompting officials to tighten regulatory controls. The Maharashtra Directorate of Lift Safety will oversee implementation and monitor adherence across all districts.
Stakeholders, including real‑estate developers and maintenance firms, have been urged to train personnel and update maintenance schedules to meet the new requirements before the compliance deadline set for the upcoming quarter.
An annual audit of each lift's mechanical and electrical components will also be compulsory, with certified auditors appointed by the state’s lift safety department. Non‑compliance could attract penalties, including fines or suspension of lift operation licenses.
The move follows a series of high‑profile lift failures in urban centres, prompting officials to tighten regulatory controls. The Maharashtra Directorate of Lift Safety will oversee implementation and monitor adherence across all districts.
Stakeholders, including real‑estate developers and maintenance firms, have been urged to train personnel and update maintenance schedules to meet the new requirements before the compliance deadline set for the upcoming quarter.