Machine Translation of "RS 819.13 Order dated June 23, 1999, on elevator safety (Elevators Order)" (Switzerland)

Art. 1 Scope of application

¹ This Order applies to elevators that permanently serve the buildings and buildings and the safety components used in these elevators as listed in Schedule 11.

² It does not apply to:

A.: Lifting appliances with a speed of not more than 0.15 m/s;
B.: Site elevators;
C.: Cable facilities, including funicular facilities;
D.: Elevators specially designed and constructed for military or maintenance purposes;
E.: Lifting devices from which tasks can be performed;
F.: Elevators that equip mine wells;
G.: Lifting appliances used to raise artists during artistic performances;
H.: Lifting appliances installed in means of transport;
I.: Lifting appliances connected to a machine and intended solely for access to the workstation, including inspection and maintenance points on machines;
J.: Trains at the rack;
K.: Stairs and mechanical sidewalks. ¹

¹ New content according to the c. 2 of Annex 2 to the O of 2 April 2008 on machines, in force since 29 Dec. 2009 ( RO 2008 1785 ).

Art. 2 Definitions

¹ For the purposes of this order:

A. ¹

Elevator: A lifting appliance that serves levels defined by a passenger compartment that moves along rigid guides and has a horizontal inclination of more than 15 °, intended for transport:

1.: People,
2.: People and objects,
3.: Objects only if the passenger compartment is accessible, that is, if a person is able to enter it without difficulty, and if it is equipped with control elements located inside the passenger compartment or within the scope of a person inside Habitacle;

A ^Bis. ²

Cabin: The part of the elevator in which the persons take place and where the objects are placed in order to be lifted or lowered.

B.

Elevator installer : is the natural or legal person who takes responsibility for the design, manufacture, installation and placing on the market of the elevator, and establishes the declaration of conformity;

C.

The security component : is a component as listed in Annex 11;

D.

The manufacturer of the security components : is the natural or legal person who takes responsibility for the design and manufacture of the security components and establishes the declaration of conformity;

E. ³

Model elevator: A representative elevator whose technical record shows, using objective parameters, how the essential safety requirements are met in the lifts derived from the model elevator and that use security components Identical.

² Lifting appliances that travel according to a perfectly set race in space, even if they do not travel along rigid guides, are considered to be lifts falling within the scope of this order. ⁴

¹ New content according to the c. 2 of Annex 2 to the O of 2 April 2008 on machines, in force since 29 Dec. 2009 ( RO 2008 1785 ).
² Introduced by c. 2 of Annex 2 to the O of 2 April 2008 on machines, in force since 29 Dec. 2009 ( RO 2008 1785 ).
³ New content according to the c. I of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).
⁴ New content according to the c. 2 of Annex 2 to the O of 2 April 2008 on machines, in force since 29 Dec. 2009 ( RO 2008 1785 ).

Art. 3 Placon the market

¹ "Placing on the market" means the transfer, for pecuniary or non-pecuniary nature, of lifts and safety components intended for sale or use in Switzerland. An elevator is considered to be transferred to the user as soon as the installer makes it available for the first time.

² The placing in service of lifts and safety components for professional purposes in its own enterprise shall be treated as placing on the market, if it has not already taken place in accordance with para. 1.

³ ... ¹

¹ Repealed by c. II 7 of Annex 4 to the O of 19 May 2010 on product safety, with effect from 1 ^Er Jul. 2010 ( RO 2010 2583 ).

Art. 3 A ¹Elevators derived from a model elevator

¹ The authorized discrepancies between the model elevator and the elevators derived from it must be clearly specified in the technical file, with the maximum and minimum values being indicated.

² The equivalence between the different variants and the model elevator in respect of the essential safety requirements can be demonstrated by calculations or by means of construction schemes.

¹ Introduced by ch. I of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).

Art. 4 Security

¹ The elevators can only be placed on the market:

A.: If they meet the essential safety and health requirements listed in Schedule 1 and are not in danger of compromising the safety and health of persons and, where applicable, the safety of the property, when installed and maintained Properly and used in accordance with their intended purpose;
B.: If the person responsible for the construction or construction and the elevator installer inform each other of the necessary elements and take appropriate measures to ensure proper functioning and safety Use of the elevator; and,
C.: If there are no other pipes or installations than those necessary for the operation or the safety of the elevator in the sheaths provided for it.

² Security components cannot be placed on the market only

A.: They meet the essential safety and health requirements listed in Schedule 1 or permit the elevators on which they will be installed to meet these essential requirements; and,
B.: If the elevators on which they are installed shall not compromise the safety and health of the persons and, where appropriate, the safety of the property, when properly installed and maintained and used in accordance with their Destination.

Art. 5 Technical Standards

¹ The State Secretariat for the Economy (SECO) ¹ Identifies the technical standards to meet the essential safety and health requirements.

² To ⁴ ... ²

¹ New name in accordance with Art. 22 al. 1 ch. 6 of the O of 17 Nov 1999, in force since 1 ^Er Jul. 1999 ( RO 2000 187 ). This mod has been taken into account. Throughout the text.
² Repealed by c. II 7 of Annex 4 to the O of 19 May 2010 on product safety, with effect from 1 ^Er Jul. 2010 ( RO 2010 2583 ).

Art. 6 Declaration of Conformity

¹ A person placing an elevator or a safety component on the market must be able to submit a declaration of conformity from which it appears that the product meets the essential health and safety requirements and that one of the procedures Conformity assessment prescribed in s. 9 was conducted.

² For elevators, the declaration of conformity must be prepared by the installer at the time of delivery to the operator.

³ If the elevator or security component is subject to several regulations for which a declaration of conformity is required, the latter may be summarized in a single declaration.

⁴ A copy of the declaration of conformity must be available for ten years from the last date of manufacture of the safety component or the placing on the market of the elevator. In the case of production in series, the short period from the production of the last copy.

⁵ The declaration of conformity must be in one of the official languages of the Confederation or in English and must include the following particulars:

A.

For elevators

1.: The name and address of the elevator installer,
2.: The description of the elevator, the designation of the type or series, the serial number and the address where the elevator is mounted,
3.: The year the elevator was installed,
4.: Technical requirements and standards or other applied specifications,
5.: Where applicable, the name and address of the test or conformity verification body under s. 10, having conducted the type examination of the elevator model in accordance with s. 9, para. 1, let. A and b,
6.: Where applicable, the name and address of the test or conformity verification body under s. 10, having carried out the verification of the elevator pursuant to s. 9, para. 1, let. D,
7.: Where applicable, the name and address of the test or conformity verification body under s. 10, having performed the final control of the elevator in accordance with s. 9, para. 1, c. 1, paragraphs a, b and c,
8.: Where applicable, the name and address of the test or conformity verification body under s. 10, having controlled the quality assurance system implemented by the installer in accordance with art. 9, para. 1, second and third points of the letter, as well as to art. 9, para. 1, let. E,
9.: The name and address of the person who signs the declaration of conformity for the manufacturer;

B.

For security components

1.: The name and address of the manufacturer of the security components or his representative in Switzerland,
2.: The description of the security component, the designation of the type or series, the serial number if it exists,
3.: The security function carried out by the security component if it is not obvious from the description,
4.: The year of manufacture of the security component,
5.: Technical requirements and standards or other applied specifications,
6.: Where applicable, the name and address of the test or conformity verification body under s. 10, having carried out the type examination in accordance with Art. 9, para. 3, let. A and b,
7.: Where applicable, the name and address of the test or conformity verification body under s. 10, having carried out the production controls in accordance with Art. 9, para. 3, let. B,
8.: Where applicable, the name and address of the test or conformity verification body under s. 10, having controlled the quality assurance system implemented by the manufacturer pursuant to s. 9, para. 3, let. C,
9.: The name and address of the person who signs the declaration of conformity for the manufacturer or for his representative installed in Switzerland.

Art. 7 ¹

¹ Repealed by c. II 7 of Annex 4 to the O of 19 May 2010 on product safety, with effect from 1 ^Er Jul. 2010 ( RO 2010 2583 ).

Art. 8 Technical folder

¹ For the purpose of demonstrating compliance with the essential safety and health requirements referred to in s. 4, the person placing lifts or safety components shall be able, for ten years from the date of manufacture, to submit a sufficient technical file within a reasonable period of time. In the case of serial manufacture, the ten-year period begins to run with the manufacture of the last copy.

² For lifts and safety components, the special requirements concerning the obligation to keep the technical files available are set out in Annexes 2 to 10.

³ The records or information necessary for their understanding must be presented or given in either official language of Confederation or in the English language.

Art. Conformity Assessment Procedure

¹ Before being placed on the market, an elevator must have been the subject of one of the following procedures:

A.

If it has been designed as a lift that has been subjected to the type examination (Module B) provided for in Annex 2, let. B, one of the following procedures applies to the construction, installation and testing; the procedures corresponding to the design and construction phases, on the one hand, and the installation and testing phases, on the other hand, can be performed on the The same elevator:

1.: Final control in accordance with Annex 3,
2.: The quality assurance system in accordance with Annex 8 (Module E), or
3.: The quality assurance system in accordance with Annex 10 (Module D).

B.

If it has been designed as a model elevator that has been subjected to the type test (Module B) provided for in Annex 2, let. B, one of the following procedures applies to the construction, installation and testing of:

1.: Final control in accordance with Annex 3,
2.: The quality assurance system in accordance with Annex 8 (Module E), or
3.: The quality assurance system in accordance with Schedule 10 (Schedule D).

C.

If it has been designed as an elevator for which a quality assurance system conforming to Schedule 9 (Module H) has been implemented, completed with a design control if it is not fully compliant with the harmonized standards, one of the The following procedures apply to construction, installation and testing:

1.: Final control in accordance with Annex 3,
2.: The quality assurance system in accordance with Annex 8 (Module E), or
3.: The quality assurance system in accordance with Schedule 10 (Schedule D).

D.

For other cases, the following procedures apply:

1.: The unit verification procedure in accordance with Annex 6 (Module G) by a conformity verification body according to Art. 10, or
2.: The quality assurance system in accordance with Annex 9 (Module H), supplemented by a design control if it is not fully compliant with the harmonised standards. ¹

² In the cases referred to in para. 1, let. A, b and c, the person responsible for the design shall provide the person responsible for the construction, installation and testing with all the documentation and particulars necessary for the latter to be able to Be carried out safely.

³ Before the safety components are placed on the market, the manufacturer of a security component shall:

A.: Submit the model of the security component to a type examination in accordance with Annex 2, let. A, and production controls, by a conformity verification body under s. 10, in accordance with Annex 7;
B.: Submit the model of the security component to a type examination in accordance with Annex 2, let. A and implement a quality assurance system in accordance with Annex 4 for the control of production;
C.: Implement a comprehensive quality assurance system in accordance with Annex 5.

¹ New content according to the c. I of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).

Art. 10 Conformity Assessment and Assessment Bodies

¹ Conformity testing or assessment bodies to which an appeal is required in accordance with s. 9 must:

A.: Be accredited in accordance with the order of 17 June 1996 on accreditation and designation ¹;
B.: Be recognized by Switzerland in the context of an international agreement, or
C.: Be entitled to another title under federal law.

² A person who refers to a file from an organization other than those referred to in para. 1 must make credible that the methods and powers of the said body satisfy the Swiss requirements (Art. 18, para. 2, LETC)

¹ RS 946.512

Art. 11 ¹

¹ Repealed by c. II 7 of Annex 4 to the O of 19 May 2010 on product safety, with effect from 1 ^Er Jul. 2010 ( RO 2010 2583 ).

Art. 12

¹ Transformations or renovations which significantly affect the safety of the elevator, or the security component, are subject as such to the technical provisions, but are not subject to the formal provisions governing Placing new equipment on the market. The replacement of components in the framework of maintenance work is not, in particular, considered a renovation.

² The technical and architectural features of elevators with historic value from a heritage perspective are to be maintained. If specific risks remain after alterations or renovations, appropriate measures must be taken to ensure the safety and health of users.

Art. 13

Art. 13 A Reporting of elevators when they are released

¹ The assembly company reports the new lifts which it puts into circulation to the control bodies designated by the Federal Department of Economics, Training and Research (DEFR) ¹ Within 30 days after release.

² The declarations must contain at least the following information:

A.

The company that puts the elevators in circulation;

B.

The address of the place where they were installed;

C.

The date of the release;

D.

By type of elevator:

1.: The field of use (business/non-business),
2.: The mode of propulsion (electrial/hydraulically; with/without machinery space),
3.: Elevation height, number of stops and nominal load.

¹ The designation of the administrative unit has been adapted to 1 ^Er Jan 2013 under Art. 16 al. 3 of the O of 17 Nov 2004 on Official Publications (RS 170.512.1 ). This mod has been taken into account. Throughout the text.

Art. 13 B Elevator Register

¹ The DEFR charges a body, which it designates among the control bodies responsible for lifts, to keep a register of lifts in such a way as to enable subsequent controls to be carried out on the putting into circulation (registration body).

² The register of lifts shall contain the data necessary for the performance of the tasks related to the subsequent control. It shall contain at least the data provided for in Art. 13 A , para. 2.

³ The registration body shall transmit to the other competent elevator control bodies at least the data provided for in Art. 13 A , para. 2, for elevators entering their field of competence.

Art. 14 Principle

¹ Supervision of the market for elevators and safety components is based on s. 20 to 28 of the order of 19 May 2010 on product safety ¹.

² To the extent that electrical components or installations are involved, the competence for market surveillance is based on electricity legislation.

¹ RS 930.111

Art. 15 And 16

Repealed

Art. 17 ¹

¹ Repealed by c. II 7 of Annex 4 to the O of 19 May 2010 on product safety, with effect from 1 ^Er Jul. 2010 ( RO 2010 2583 ).

Art. 18 Transitional provisions

¹ Elevators and safety components that meet the prior right may be placed on the market until July 31, 2001.

² The lifts for which a valid final building permit has been issued before 31 July 2000 may, under this permit, be placed on the market according to the requirements of the earlier right up to 31 July 2002.

Art. 18 A ¹Transitional provisions following the amendment of 17 August 2005

¹ Mounting undertakings shall report no later than 1 ^Er September 2006 to the recording organ the elevators they have placed on the market since 1 ^Er August 2001.

¹ Introduced by ch. I of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).

Art. 19 Entry into force

This order shall enter into force on 1 ^Er August 1999.

(art. 4, para. 1, let. A, and 2, let. (a)

(Annex 3, c. 4-6, annex 6, para. 1, let. A, annex 11, c. 2)

Essential safety and health requirements for the design and construction of lifts and safety components

Opening Remarks

1. The obligations laid down in the essential safety and health requirements shall apply only where the corresponding risk exists for the lift or the safety component considered when it is used under the conditions laid down in The elevator installer or the manufacturer of safety components.

2. The essential safety and health requirements of this order are mandatory. However, given the state of the art, the objectives they set may not be met. In this case, and to the extent possible, the elevator or security component must be designed and constructed to reach these objectives.

3. The manufacturer of the safety component and the elevator installer have an obligation to carry out a risk analysis in order to search for all those that can be carried out by their product; they must, then, design and build it, taking into consideration the Account for this analysis.

1 General

1.1

Where the corresponding risk exists and is not addressed in this Annex, the essential health and safety requirements in accordance with Annex I to Directive 2006 /42/EC ² (EU Machinery Directive) apply. The essential requirement in accordance with Annex I, c. 1.1.2 of the EU Machinery Directive applies in any case.

1.2 Habitoracle

The passenger compartment of each elevator must be a cabin. This cabin shall be designed and constructed to provide the space and strength corresponding to the maximum number of persons and the nominal load of the elevator fixed by the installer.

Where the lift is intended for the carriage of persons and its dimensions permit, the cab shall be designed and constructed so as not to hinder or prevent, by its structural features, access and use by persons To make it easier for them to make use of them.

Means of suspension and means of support

The means of suspension and/or bearings of the cab, its attachments, and all their terminals, shall be selected and designed in such a way as to ensure an adequate overall level of safety and to minimise the risk of the cabin falling, taking account of the Conditions of use, materials used and conditions of manufacture.

When cables or chains are used to suspend the cab, there must be at least two independent cables or chains, each with its own system of engagement. These cables and chains shall not contain any fittings or splices, except those necessary for their attachment or looping.

1.4 Control of solicitations (including overspeed)

1.4.1: The lifts shall be designed, constructed and installed to prevent the order of control of the movements as long as the load exceeds the nominal value.
1.4.2: The lifts shall be equipped with a speed limitation device. This requirement does not apply to lifts which, through the design of the training system, are incapable of overspeed.
1.4.3: Rapid lifts shall be equipped with a speed control and steering device.
1.4.4: Elevators using friction pulleys shall be designed in such a way that the stability of traction cables on the pulley is ensured.

1.5 Machine

1.5.1: Every lift of people must have a machine that is clean. This requirement does not apply to elevators in which counterweights are replaced by a second cab.
1.5.2: The elevator installer shall provide that the machinery and associated devices of an elevator are not accessible, except for maintenance and emergency situations.

1.6 Ordering bodies

1.6.1

The control organs of elevators intended for use by unescorted persons with disabilities shall be properly designed and disposed of.

1.6.2

The function of the control organs must be clearly marked.

1.6.3

The call circuits of a battery of lifts may be common or interconnected.

1.6.4

Electrical equipment must be installed and connected in such a way that:

-: Any confusion with circuits not belonging to the elevator is excluded,
-: Power supply can be switched on,
-: The movements of the elevator depend on safety mechanisms placed in a specific security control circuit,
-: Failure of the electrical installation does not result in a dangerous situation.

2 Risks to persons outside the cabin

2.1

The elevator must be designed and constructed so that access to the volume travelled by the cab is prevented, except for maintenance and emergency cases. Before a person is in this volume, the normal use of the elevator must be made impossible.

2.2

The elevator must be designed and constructed in such a way as to avoid the risk of crushing when the cab is in one of its extreme positions.

This objective is achieved by the presence of a free space or refuge beyond the extreme positions.

However, in exceptional cases, particularly in existing buildings, where the previous solution is not possible, other appropriate means may be provided to avoid this risk. The Secretary of State for the Economy then has the opportunity to give a prior agreement.

2.3

The entry and exit levels of the cab shall be equipped with tyre doors with sufficient mechanical strength according to the intended conditions of use.

An interlocking device must make it impossible, in normal operation:

-: A movement ordered or not of the cab if all the tyre doors are not closed and locked,
-: The opening of a cabin door if the cabin is not at the stop and if it is not at a prescribed level for that purpose.

However, all transfer movements at the bearing level, the doors being open, are allowed in defined zones, provided that the speed of the discount is controlled.

3 Risks to people in the cabin

3.1: The cabins of the lifts shall be completely enclosed by full walls, floors and ceilings included, with the exception of ventilation holes, and equipped with full doors. Cabin doors shall be designed and installed in such a way that the cab shall not be able to move, except for the level off movements referred to in the third subparagraph of point 2.3, if the doors are not closed, and shall stop Opening doors.
Cabin doors shall remain closed and locked in case of a stop between two levels if there is a risk of falling between the cabin and the sheath, or in the absence of a sheath.
3.2: In the event of a failure of the power supply or of components, the elevator shall be equipped with devices designed to prevent free fall or uncontrolled movements towards the top of the cab.
The device preventing the free fall of the cabin shall be independent of the means of suspension of the cab.
This device shall be capable of stopping the cabin at its rated load and at the maximum speed provided by the elevator installer. The stop due to the action of this device shall not cause a dangerous deceleration for the occupants, in all cases of load.
3.3: Race-absorbing devices shall be installed between the bottom of the sheath and the floor of the cab.
In this case, the free space provided for in 2.2 shall be measured with the fully compressed dampers.
This requirement does not apply to elevators whose cab, through the design of the training system, is unable to enter the free space provided for in 2.2.
3.4: The lifts shall be designed and constructed so as not to be put in motion if the device provided for in point 3.2 is not in an operational position.

4 Other risks

4.1: When motorized, the landing doors, cabins, or both doors shall be equipped with a device that avoids the risk of crushing during their movements.
4.2: The front doors, when they must contribute to the protection of the building against the fire, including those that include glazed parts, must present an adequate fire resistance, characterised by their integrity and their properties Relating to insulation (non-propagation of the flame) and to the transmission of heat (thermal radiation).
4.3: Any counterweights shall be installed in such a way as to avoid any risk of collision with or falling on the cab.
4.4: The lifts shall be equipped with the means to clear and evacuate the persons detained in the cabin.
4.5: The cabins must be equipped with two-way communication means to obtain a permanent link with a rapid response service.
4.6: In case of exceedance of the maximum temperature of the premises of the machine provided for by the installer of the elevator, the lifts shall be designed and constructed so that they can complete the movements in progress, but refuse new Order orders.
4.7: Cabs shall be designed and constructed to provide adequate ventilation to passengers, even in the event of an extended stop.
4.8: Sufficient lighting shall exist in the cabin as soon as it is used or when a door is open; emergency lighting shall also be provided.
4.9: The means of communication provided for in point 4.5 and the emergency lighting provided for in point 4.8 shall be designed and constructed in order to function even in the absence of a normal supply of energy. Their operating time must be sufficient to allow for normal emergency response.
4.10: The control circuit of the lifts that can be used in the event of a fire must be designed and constructed so that it can be condemned to serve certain levels and allow a priority control of the elevator by the rescue teams.

5 Marking

5.1: In addition to the minimum indications required for any machine, in accordance with point 1.7.3 of Annex I to the EU Machinery Directive ³, each cabin shall have a clearly visible plate clearly indicating the nominal load in kilograms and the maximum number of persons allowed to take a seat.
5.2: If the aircraft is designed so that the persons detained in the cabin can be released without outside assistance, the instructions must be clear and visible in the cabin.

6 Instructions for Use

6.1

The security components referred to in Annex 11 shall be accompanied by instructions in one of the official languages of the Confederation, so that:

-: Mounting,
-: Branching,
-: Setting,
-: Maintenance,

Can be carried out efficiently and safely.

6.2

Each elevator must be accompanied by documentation in the official languages of the Confederation which is authentic at the place of installation of the elevator. This documentation shall include at least:

-: A statement of instructions containing the plans and diagrams necessary for the current use, as well as those relating to the maintenance, inspection, repair, periodic verifications and rescue manoeuvre referred to in point 4.4,
-: A follow-up workbook on which repairs and, where applicable, periodic checks can be noted.

¹ Update as per c. II of the O of 17 August 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ), c. 2 of Annex 2 to the O of 2 April 2008 on machines (RO 2008 1785), c. Annex 4, Annex 4 to the O of 19 May 2010 on product safety (RO 2010 2583) and c. III of the O of 20 April 2011, in force since 15 Dec. 2011 (RO 2011 1755).
² Directive 2006 /42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery and amending Directive 95 /16/EC (recast), OJ L 157, 9.6.2006, p. 24, as last amended by Directive 2009 /127/EC, OJ L 310, 25.11.2009, p. 29.
³ See footnote under c. 1.1.

State 1 ^Er January 2013

(art. 8, para. 2, 9, para. 1, let. A and b, and 3, let. A and b)

(Annex 3, c. 4, let. (a)

Type Scan (Module B)

A. Type examination of security components

1

The type examination is the procedure by which a conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 notes and certifies that a representative copy of a safety component will allow the elevator on which it is properly fitted to comply with the corresponding provisions of the lift order.

2

The application for a type examination shall be submitted by the manufacturer of the security component, or by his representative established in Switzerland, to a conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 of his choice.

The application includes:

-: The name and address of the manufacturer of the security component, as well as the name and address of its representative if the application is made by the manufacturer, as well as the place of manufacture of the security components,
-: A written statement that the same application has not been filed with another conformity assessment body under s. 10,
-: A technical file
-: A representative copy of the security component or indication of where it can be examined. The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 may, on justification, request additional copies.

3

The technical file shall permit the conformity assessment and the suitability of the safety component to allow the elevator on which it is properly fitted to comply with the provisions of the order. To the extent necessary for conformity assessment, the technical file contains the following elements:

-: A general description of the security component, including the area of employment (including possible speed limits, load, energy), and conditions (such as explosive atmospheres, inclement weather),
-: Design and manufacturing drawings or diagrams,
-: The essential requirement (s) to be met and the solution adopted for or satisfying (e.g. harmonized standard),
-: If any, the results of tests or calculations performed or subcontracted by the manufacturer,
-: A copy of the mounting instructions for the security components,
-: The provisions that will be implemented in manufacturing to ensure the compliance of the serial security components with the security component examined.

4

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10:

-: Reviews the technical file to assess its ability to meet the desired goals,
-: Examines the security component to verify its suitability to the technical file,
-: Performs or causes to be carried out the appropriate tests and tests necessary to verify that the solutions adopted by the manufacturer of the safety component meet the requirements of this order and allow the security component To ensure its function when properly mounted on an elevator.

5

If the representative copy of the security component meets the provisions of the order respecting it, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 issues a type examination certificate to the applicant. The certificate shall contain the name and address of the manufacturer of the security component, the conclusions of the inspection, the conditions of validity of the certificate and the data necessary for the identification of the approved type.

6

The manufacturer of the security component, or his representative established in Switzerland, shall inform the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 of all amendments, even minor, that it has made or that it intends to make to the approved safety component, including new extensions or variations not specified in the initial technical file (point 3 first indent). The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 reviews these amendments and informs the applicant if the type examination certificate remains valid ².

7

Each conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 provides the SECO with relevant information concerning:

-: The type examination certificates it has issued,
-: The type examination certificates it has removed.

In addition, each conformity assessment body under s. 10 communicates to other conformity assessment bodies under s. 10 useful information about the type examination certificates it has removed.

8

The type examination certificate, files and correspondence relating to the type examination procedures are in one of the official languages of the Confederation or in English.

9

The manufacturer of the safety component or his representative shall retain with the technical file a copy of the type examination certificates and their supplements for ten years from the last date of manufacture of the security component.

Where neither the manufacturer of a security component nor his representative is established in Switzerland, the obligation to keep the technical file available shall be the responsibility of the person responsible for placing the security component on the Swiss market.

Examination of the type of the elevator

1

The type examination is the procedure by which a conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 notes and certifies that a model elevator or elevator for which no extension or variation has been provided meets the requirements of the order.

2

The request for the type examination of the elevator is introduced by the elevator installer to a conformity assessment body under s. 10 of his choice. The application includes:

-: The name and address of the elevator installer,
-: A written statement that the same application has not been filed with another conformity assessment body under s. 10,
-: A technical file
-: Indication of the location where the model elevator can be examined. It shall include the terminal parts and the service of at least three levels (high, low and intermediate).

3

The technical file must assess the conformity of the elevator with the provisions of the lift order, the understanding of the design and the understanding of the operation.

To the extent that it is necessary for conformity assessment, the technical file contains the following elements:

-: A general description of the model lift; the technical file must clearly indicate all the possibilities of extension offered by the model elevator under examination (art. 2, para. 1, let., and 3 A Of this order),
-: Drawings or diagrams of construction and manufacturing,
-: The essential requirements and the solution adopted to satisfy them (p. Ex. Harmonized standard),
-: A copy of the declarations of conformity of the safety components used in the manufacture of the elevator,
-: Possibly the results of tests or calculations performed or subcontracted by the manufacturer,
-: A copy of the instructions for using the elevator,
-: The provisions that will be implemented for the installation to ensure the compliance of the serial elevator with the provisions of the order.

4

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10:

-: Reviews the technical file to assess its ability to meet the desired goals,
-: Examines the model elevator to verify its suitability to the technical file,
-: Shall carry out or carry out the appropriate tests and tests necessary to verify whether the solutions adopted by the elevator installer meet the requirements of this order and allow the elevator to comply with them.

5

If the model elevator meets the provisions of the order respecting it, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 issues a type examination certificate to the applicant. The certificate shall contain the name and address of the elevator installer, the conclusions of the control, the conditions of validity of the certificate and the data necessary for the identification of the approved type.

If the applicant refuses to issue a type examination certificate to the manufacturer, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 gives detailed reasons for this refusal.

6

The elevator installer informs the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 of all the modifications, even minor, that he has made or that he intends to bring to the approved elevator, including new extensions or variations not specified in the initial technical file (see point 3, first indent). The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 reviews these amendments and informs the applicant if the type examination certificate remains valid ³.

7

Each conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 provides the SECO with relevant information concerning:

-: The type examination certificates it has issued,
-: The type examination certificates it has removed.

In addition, each conformity assessment body under s. 10 communicates to other conformity assessment bodies under s. 10 useful information concerning the type examination certificates it has withdrawn.

8

The type examination certificate, files and correspondence relating to the type examination procedures are in one of the official languages of the Confederation or in English.

9

The elevator installer retains with the technical file a copy of the type examination certificates and their supplements for ten years from the last date of manufacture of the elevator in accordance with the model elevator.

¹ Update as per c. II of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).
² If the conformity assessment body under s. 10 it considers necessary, it may either issue a supplement to the original type examination certificate or request that a new application be made .
³ If the conformity assessment body under s. 10 considers it necessary, it may either issue a supplement to the original type examination certificate or request that a new application be made.

State 1 ^Er January 2013

(art. 8, para. 2, 9, para. 1, let. A to c, pt. 1)

(Annex 8, pt. 3.2, let. C, annex 9, pt. 3.2)

Final control

1

Final control is the procedure by which the elevator of the elevator meeting the obligations referred to in point 2 ensures and declares that the elevator that is placed on the market meets the requirements of this order. The elevator installer places the marking in the cab of each elevator and establishes a declaration of conformity.

2

The elevator installer shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the elevator that is placed on the market is in conformity with the model elevator described in the type examination certificate and with the essential safety and security requirements. Health that is applicable to it.

3

The elevator installer shall keep a copy of the declaration of conformity and the certificate of final control referred to in point 6 for ten years from the placing on the market of the elevator.

4

A conformity assessment body under s. 10 chosen by the elevator installer performs or causes the final control of the elevator to be placed on the market. The appropriate control and testing defined in the applicable standard (s) referred to in s. 5, or equivalent tests shall be carried out to verify the conformity of the elevator with the corresponding requirements of the order.

These controls and tests will include:

A.

Examination of the documentation to verify that the elevator complies with the model elevator approved in accordance with Annex 2, Part B;

B. - the operation of the vacuum elevator and the maximum load to ensure the proper assembly and operation of the safety devices (running, locks, etc.),

-: The operation of the lift to the maximum and empty load to ensure the proper functioning of the safety devices in the event of energy failure,
-: The static test with a load equal to 1.25 times the nominal load.

The nominal load shall be the one referred to in point 5 of Annex 1.

As a result of these tests, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 will ensure that no deformation or deterioration that could compromise the use of the elevator has occurred.

5

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 must receive material consisting of:

-: The overall elevator plane,
-: The plans and diagrams necessary for the final control, in particular the diagrams of the control circuits,
-: A copy of the instructions for use referred to in point 6.2 of Annex 1.

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 may not require detailed plans or specific information that would not be required to verify the compliance of the elevator that will be placed on the market at the model elevator described in the type examination report.

6

If the elevator meets the requirements of the order, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 establishes a certificate of final control which refers to the tests and tests carried out.

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 completes the corresponding pages of the follow-up workbook referred to in Annex 1, point 6.2.

If the conformity assessment body under s. 10 refuses to issue the certificate of final control, it must give detailed reasons for this refusal and recommend the means of obtaining the reception. When the elevator installer again requests final control, it must apply to the same conformity assessment body under s. 10.

7

The certificate of final control, files and correspondence relating to the reception procedures are in one of the official languages of the Confederation or in English.

State 1 ^Er January 2013

(art. 9, para. 3, let. (b)

Quality Assurance of Products "Security Elements" (Module E)

1

Quality assurance product safety is the procedure by which the manufacturer of the safety component who complies with point 2 ensures and declares that the safety components conform to the type described in the type certificate And meet the requirements of this order that apply to it and that the safety component is capable of allowing the elevator on which it is properly fitted to comply with the provisions of the order.

The manufacturer of the security component, or his representative established in Switzerland, shall draw up a declaration of conformity.

2

The manufacturer shall apply an approved quality assurance system for the final inspection of the safety component and the tests as specified in point 3, and shall be subject to the supervision referred to in point 4.

3

Quality Assurance System

3.1

The manufacturer of the security component shall submit a request for the evaluation of its quality assurance system to a conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 of its choice for the security components in question.

The application includes:

-: All appropriate information about the proposed security components,
-: Documentation on the quality assurance system,
-: Technical documentation related to approved security components and a copy of the type examination certificates.

3.2

As part of the quality assurance system, each safety component shall be examined and the appropriate tests, as defined in the applicable standards referred to in Art. 5, or equivalent tests shall be carried out to verify its conformity with the corresponding requirements of this order.

All elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer of safety components shall be documented in a systematic and rational manner in the form of written measures, procedures and instructions. This quality assurance system documentation provides a consistent interpretation of programs, plans, manuals and quality records. It includes, in particular, an adequate description:

A.: Quality objectives;
B.: The organizational chart, the responsibilities of the managers and their authority for the quality of the security components;
C.: Tests and tests to be carried out after manufacture;
D.: Ways of verifying the effective functioning of the quality assurance system;
E.: Quality records such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, reports on qualification of personnel involved, etc.

3.3

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 evaluates the quality assurance system to determine whether it meets the requirements referred to in point 3.2. It assumes compliance with these requirements for quality assurance systems implementing the corresponding harmonised standard ².

The auditors' team shall comprise at least one member who has acquired, as an assessor, the experience of lifting equipment technology. The evaluation procedure includes a visit to the premises of the manufacturer of the security components.

The decision shall be notified to the manufacturer of the security components. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the monitoring and the reasoned assessment decision.

3.4

The manufacturer of the security component undertakes to fulfil the obligations arising from the quality assurance system as approved and to ensure that it remains adequate and effective.

The manufacturer of the security components, or his representative established in Switzerland, shall inform the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 which approved the quality assurance system for any project to adapt the quality assurance system.

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 assesses the proposed amendments and decides whether the modified quality assurance system still meets the requirements referred to in point 3.2 or whether a re-evaluation is required.

It shall notify the manufacturer of its decision. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the monitoring and a reasoned assessment decision.

4

Supervision under the responsibility of the conformity assessment body under s. 10.

4.1

The purpose of the monitoring is to ensure that the manufacturer of the security component properly meets the obligations arising from the approved quality assurance system.

4.2

The manufacturer authorizes the conformity assessment body under s. 10 to access, for inspection purposes, the places of inspection, testing and storage and shall provide it with all necessary information, in particular:

-: Documentation on the quality assurance system,
-: Technical documentation;
-: Quality records such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, reports on qualification of personnel involved, etc.

4.3

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 periodically performs audits to ensure that the manufacturer of security components maintains and applies the quality assurance system, and provides an audit report to the manufacturer of the security components.

4.4

In addition, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 may make unannounced visits to the manufacturer of the security component.

On the occasion of such visits, the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 may carry out or have tests carried out to verify the proper functioning of the quality assurance system if necessary. It provides the manufacturer of safety components with a visitation report and, if tested, a test report.

5

The manufacturer shall keep at the disposal of the authorities for ten years from the last date of manufacture of the security component:

-: The documentation referred to in paragraph 3.1. 2, third indent,
-: The adjustments referred to in paragraph 3.4. 2,
-: The decisions and reports of the conformity assessment body under s. 10, referred to in point 3.4, last paragraph, and points 4.3 and 4.4.

6

Each conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 communicates to other conformity assessment bodies under s. 10 relevant information concerning approvals of quality assurance systems issued and withdrawn.

¹ Update as per c. II of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).
² This harmonised standard (EN ISO 9003) will be completed, if necessary, in order to take account of the specificity of the security components.

State 1 ^Er January 2013

(art. 8, para. 2, and 9, para. 3, let. (c)

Total Quality Assurance (Module H)

1

Full quality assurance is the procedure by which the manufacturer of the safety component fulfilling the obligations referred to in point 2 ensures and declares that the safety components comply with the requirements of this order. Apply and that the safety component is capable of allowing the elevator on which it is properly fitted to comply with the provisions of the order.

The manufacturer, or his representative established in Switzerland, shall draw up a declaration of conformity.

2

The manufacturer shall apply an approved quality assurance system for the design, manufacture, final inspection of safety components and tests, as specified in point 3, and shall be subject to the supervision referred to in point 4.

3

Quality Assurance System

3.1

The manufacturer shall submit a request for the evaluation of its quality assurance system to a conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 of his choice. The application includes:

-: All appropriate information about the security components
-: Documentation on the quality assurance system.

3.2

The quality assurance system shall ensure compliance of the safety components with the requirements of this order which are applicable to them and allow the elevators on which they are properly fitted to meet these requirements. Provisions.

All elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer must be documented in a systematic and rational manner in the form of written measures, procedures and instructions. This documentation on the quality assurance system allows for a uniform interpretation of procedural and quality measures such as programmes, plans, manuals and quality files.

It includes, in particular, an adequate description:

-: The quality objectives, the organisational structure, the responsibilities of the managers and their powers with regard to the quality of the design and quality of the security components,
-: Technical design specifications, including the standards that will be applied, and, where the standards referred to in s. 5 are not fully applied, means that will be used to ensure that the essential requirements of this order that apply to safety components are met,
-: Techniques for the control and verification of the design, processes and systematic actions that will be used in the design of the security components,
-: Corresponding manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance techniques, processes and systematic actions to be used,
-: Tests and tests to be carried out before, during and after the manufacture and the frequency with which they are to be carried out,
-: Quality records such as inspection reports and test and calibration data, reports on qualification of personnel involved, etc.,
-: Means to verify the achievement of the desired quality in design and product, as well as the efficient operation of the quality assurance system.

3.3

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 evaluates the quality assurance system to determine whether it meets the requirements referred to in point 3.2. It assumes compliance with these requirements for quality assurance systems implementing the corresponding harmonised standard ².

The audit team includes at least one member who has acquired experience in elevator technology as an assessor. The evaluation procedure includes a visit to the manufacturer's premises.

The decision shall be notified to the manufacturer of the security components. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the monitoring and the reasoned assessment decision.

3.4

The manufacturer of the security components shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising from the quality assurance system as approved and ensure that it remains adequate and effective.

The manufacturer, or his representative established in Switzerland, shall inform the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 which approved the quality assurance system for any project to adapt the quality assurance system.

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 assesses the proposed amendments and decides whether the modified quality assurance system will still meet the requirements referred to in section 3.2 or whether a re-evaluation is required.

It shall notify the manufacturer of its decision. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the monitoring and the reasoned assessment decision.

4

Supervision under the responsibility of the conformity assessment body under s. 10

4.1

The purpose of the monitoring is to ensure that the manufacturer of the security components properly meets the obligations arising from the approved quality assurance system.

4.2

The manufacturer of the security components authorizes the conformity assessment body under s. 10 to access, for inspection purposes, the places of design, manufacture, inspection and testing and storage, and shall provide it with all necessary information, in particular:

-: Documentation on the quality assurance system,
-: The quality records provided for in the design quality assurance system, such as the results of analyses, calculations, tests, etc.,
-: Quality records under the manufacturing quality assurance system, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, reports on qualification of personnel involved, etc.

4.3

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 periodically performs audits to ensure that the manufacturer of security components maintains and applies the quality assurance system, and provides an audit report to the manufacturer of the security components.

4.4

In addition, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 may make unannounced visits to the manufacturer of the security components. On the occasion of such visits, the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 may carry out or have tests carried out to verify the proper functioning of the quality assurance system if necessary. It provides the manufacturer of safety components with a report of the visit and, if tested, a test report to the manufacturer of the safety components.

5

The manufacturer of the security components or his representative shall keep at the disposal of the authorities for ten years from the last date of manufacture of the security component:

-: The documentation referred to in paragraph 3.1. 2, second indent,
-: The adjustments referred to in paragraph 3.4. 2,
-: The decisions and reports of the conformity assessment body under s. 10 referred to in point 3.4, last paragraph and points 4.3 and 4.4.

Where neither the manufacturer of the security components nor his representative is established in Switzerland, this obligation to maintain the technical documentation shall be the responsibility of the person responsible for placing the components of the Security.

6

Each conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 communicates to other conformity assessment bodies under s. 10 relevant information concerning approvals of quality assurance systems issued and withdrawn.

7

Records and correspondence relating to full quality assurance procedures shall be in one of the official languages of the Confederation or in English.

¹ Update as per c. II of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).
² This harmonised standard (EN ISO 9001) will be completed, if necessary, in order to take account of the specificity of the security components.

State 1 ^Er January 2013

(art. 9, para. 3, let. (b)

Device Verification (Module G)

1

Unit verification is the procedure by which the elevator installer assures and declares that the elevator that is placed on the market and which has obtained the certificate of compliance with para. 4 meets the requirements of this order. The elevator installer shall prepare a declaration of conformity.

2

The request for verification of the unit shall be made by the elevator installer to a conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 of his choice.

The application includes:

-: The name and address of the elevator installer, as well as the location of the elevator,
-: A written statement that the same application has not been filed with another conformity assessment body under s. 10,
-: A technical file.

3

The purpose of the technical file is to enable the assessment of compliance with the requirements of the order and the understanding of the design, installation and operation of the elevator.

To the extent necessary for conformity assessment, the technical file contains the following elements:

-: A general description of the elevator,
-: Design and manufacturing drawings or diagrams,
-: The essential requirements and the solution adopted to satisfy them (p. Harmonized standard),
-: Possibly the results of tests or calculations, carried out or subcontracted by the elevator installer,
-: A copy of the instructions for using the elevator,
-: Copy of the type examination certificates of the security components used.

4

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 reviews the technical file and the elevator and performs the appropriate tests, as defined in the applicable standard or standards referred to in s. 5 or equivalent tests to verify its compliance with the applicable requirements of this order.

If the elevator meets the requirements of the order, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 establishes a certificate of compliance with respect to the tests performed.

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 completes the corresponding pages of the follow-up workbook referred to in Annex 1, point 6.2.

If the conformity assessment body under s. 10 refuses to issue the certificate of conformity, it must give detailed reasons for this refusal and advocate the means of achieving compliance. When the elevator installer requests the verification again, it must apply to the same conformity assessment body as required by s. 10.

5

The certificate of compliance, records and correspondence relating to the verification procedures in the unit shall be in one of the languages of the Confederation or in English.

6

The elevator installer retains with the technical file a copy of the certificate of compliance for ten years from the placing on the market of the elevator.

¹ Update as per c. II of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).

State 1 ^Er January 2013

(art. 8, para. 2, and 9, para. 3, let. (a)

Compliance with type with survey control (module C)

1: Conformity to the type is the procedure by which the manufacturer of safety components, or his representative established in Switzerland, ensures and declares that the safety components conform to the type described in the certificate of type and satisfy the The requirements of this order that apply to them and permit the elevator on which they are properly assembled to meet the essential requirements of this order.
The manufacturer of the security components, or his representative established in Switzerland, shall draw up a declaration of conformity.
2: The manufacturer of the safety components shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process ensures the conformity of the safety components manufactured with the type described in the type examination certificate and with the requirements of The order that applies to them.
3: The manufacturer of the security components or their representative shall keep a copy of the declaration of conformity for ten years from the last date of manufacture of the security component.
Where neither the manufacturer of the security components nor his representative is established in the Community, this obligation to maintain the technical documentation shall be the responsibility of the person responsible for placing the components on the Swiss market Security.
4: A conformity assessment body under s. 10 selected by the manufacturer of the security components performs or causes security components to be checked at random intervals. An appropriate sample of finished safety components, taken from the site by the conformity assessment body under s. 10, is controlled and appropriate tests, as defined in the applicable standard (s) referred to in s. 5 or equivalent tests are performed to verify the conformity of the production with the corresponding requirements of the order. In the event that one or more copies of the controlled security components are not compliant, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 takes appropriate action.
The elements to be taken into account for the control of safety components shall be defined by mutual agreement between all conformity assessment bodies according to Art. 10 carrying out this procedure by considering the essential characteristics of the safety components referred to in Annex 11.
5: Files and correspondence relating to the testing procedures referred to in point 4 shall be drawn up in one of the official languages of the Confederation or in English.

¹ Update as per c. II of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).

State 1 ^Er January 2013

(art. 8, para. 2, and 9, para. 1, let. A to c, c. 2)

Quality Assurance of "Elevators" (Module E)

1

Quality assurance lifts shall be the procedure by which the installer of an elevator that complies with point 2 ensures and declares that the installed elevators conform to the type described in the certificate of type and fill the The requirements of the applicable order.

The installer of an elevator establishes a declaration of conformity.

2

The installer of an elevator shall apply an approved quality assurance system for the final inspection of the elevator and the tests, as specified in point 3, and shall be subject to the supervision referred to in point 4.

3

Quality Assurance System

3.1

The elevator installer files a request for an evaluation of its quality assurance system with an art conformity assessment body. 10 of his choice for elevators.

The application includes:

-: All appropriate information on the proposed elevators,
-: Documentation on the quality assurance system,
-: Technical documentation relating to approved elevators and a copy of the type examination certificates.

3.2

As part of the quality assurance system, each elevator shall be examined and the appropriate tests set out in the applicable standards referred to in s. 5, or equivalent tests shall be carried out to verify its conformity with the corresponding requirements of this order.

All elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the installer of an elevator shall be documented in a systematic and rational manner in the form of written measures, procedures and instructions. This quality assurance system documentation provides a consistent interpretation of programs, plans, manuals and quality records.

It includes, in particular, an adequate description:

A.: Quality objectives;
B.: The organisation chart, the responsibilities of the managers and their powers in relation to the quality of the lifts;
C.: Tests and tests to be carried out before the placing on the market of which, at a minimum, the tests set out in Annex 3, point 4 b;
D.: Ways of verifying the effective functioning of the quality assurance system;
E.: Quality records such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, reports on qualification of personnel involved, etc.

3.3

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 evaluates the quality assurance system to determine whether it meets the requirements referred to in point 3.2. It assumes compliance with these requirements for quality assurance systems implementing the corresponding harmonised standard ².

The audit team includes at least one member who has acquired experience in elevator technology as an assessor. The evaluation procedure includes a visit to the premises of the installer of an elevator and a site visit.

The decision shall be notified to the installer of an elevator. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the monitoring and the reasoned assessment decision.

3.4

The elevator installer is committed to fulfilling the obligations of the quality assurance system as approved and ensuring that it remains adequate and effective.

The installer of an elevator informs the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 which approved the quality assurance system for any project to adapt the quality assurance system.

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 assesses the proposed amendments and decides whether the modified quality assurance system still meets the requirements referred to in point 3.2 or whether a re-evaluation is required.

He notifies his decision to the installer of an elevator. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the monitoring and a reasoned assessment decision.

4

Supervision under the responsibility of the conformity assessment body under s. 10

4.1

The purpose of the monitoring is to ensure that the elevator installer properly meets the obligations that result from the approved quality assurance system.

4.2

The elevator installer authorizes the conformity assessment body under s. 10 to access, for inspection purposes, the inspection and testing premises and shall provide it with all necessary information, including:

-: Documentation on the quality assurance system,
-: Technical documentation;
-: Quality records such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, reports on qualification of personnel involved, etc.

4.3

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 periodically performs audits to ensure that the elevator installer maintains and enforces the quality assurance system, and provides an audit report to the elevator installer.

4.4

In addition, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 may make unannounced visits to an elevator installation site.

On the occasion of such visits, the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 may carry out or have to carry out tests to verify the proper functioning of the quality assurance system, if necessary, and of the elevator; it provides to the installer of a lift a visit report and, if tested, a report Testing.

5

The installer of an elevator shall keep at the disposal of the authorities for ten years from the last date of manufacture of the elevator:

-: The documentation referred to in paragraph 3.1. 2, third indent,
-: The adjustments referred to in paragraph 3.4. 2,
-: The decisions and reports of the conformity assessment body under s. 10, referred to in point 3.4, last paragraph, and points 4.3 and 4.4.

6

Each conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 communicates to other conformity assessment bodies under s. 10 relevant information concerning approvals of quality assurance systems issued or withdrawn.

¹ Update as per c. II of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).
² This harmonised standard (EN ISO 9003) will be completed, if necessary, in order to take account of the specificity of the lifts.

State 1 ^Er January 2013

(art. 8, para. 2, and 9, para. 1, let. C and d)

Total Quality Assurance (Module H)

1

Full quality assurance is the procedure whereby the installer of an elevator that meets the obligations of point 2 ensures and declares that the elevators meet the requirements of the order that apply to them.

The installer of an elevator establishes a declaration of conformity.

2

The installer of an elevator shall apply an approved quality assurance system for the design, manufacture, assembly, installation, final inspection of the lifts and tests, as specified in point 3, and shall be subject to the supervision concerned In point 4.

3

Quality Assurance System

3.1

The installer shall file a request for the evaluation of its quality assurance system with a conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 of his choice.

The application includes:

-: All appropriate information on lifts, including those that will be used to understand the relationship between the design and operation of the elevator and to assess compliance with the requirements of this order,
-: Documentation on the quality assurance system.

3.2

The quality assurance system shall ensure that elevators comply with the requirements of the order that apply to them.

All elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the installer of an elevator shall be documented in a systematic and rational manner in the form of written measures, procedures and instructions. This documentation on the quality assurance system allows for a uniform interpretation of procedural and quality measures such as programmes, plans, manuals and quality files.

It includes, in particular, an adequate description:

-: The quality objectives, the organisational structure, the responsibilities of the managers and their powers with regard to the quality of the design and quality of the lifts,
-: Technical design specifications, including the standards that will be applied and, where the standards referred to in s. 5 are not fully applied, means which will be used to ensure that the requirements of this order that apply to elevators are met,
-: Techniques for the control and verification of the design, processes and systematic actions that will be used in the implementation of the design of the lifts,
-: Controls and tests to be carried out on the receipt of supplies of materials, components and sub-assemblies,
-: The corresponding techniques for installation, quality control, systematic processes and actions to be used,
-: Tests and tests to be carried out before (check of installation conditions: well, machine locations, etc.), during and after installation (including, at least, the tests set out in Annex 3 point 4 (b)),
-: Quality records such as inspection reports and test and calibration data, personnel qualification reports, etc.,
-: Means to verify the achievement of the desired quality in design and installation, and the efficient operation of the quality assurance system.

3.3

Design Control

Where the design is not fully compliant with the harmonized standards, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 examines whether the design complies with the provisions of the order and, in this case, issues a "design review" certificate to the installer, specifying the validity limits of that certificate and the data necessary to Identification of the approved design.

3.4

Quality Assurance System Control

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 evaluates the quality assurance system to determine whether it meets the requirements referred to in point 3.2. It assumes compliance with these requirements for quality assurance systems implementing the corresponding harmonised standard ².

The audit team includes at least one member who has acquired experience in elevator technology as an assessor. The evaluation procedure includes a visit to the premises of the installer of an elevator and a visit to an installation site.

The decision shall be notified to the installer of an elevator. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the monitoring and the reasoned assessment decision.

3.5

The elevator installer is committed to fulfilling the obligations of the quality assurance system as approved and ensuring that it remains adequate and effective.

The installer shall inform the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 which approved the quality assurance system for any project to adapt the quality assurance system.

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 assesses the proposed amendments and decides whether the modified quality assurance system will still meet the requirements referred to in section 3.2 or whether a re-evaluation is required.

He notifies his decision to the installer of an elevator. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the monitoring and the reasoned assessment decision.

4

Supervision under the responsibility of the conformity assessment body under s. 10

4.1

The purpose of the monitoring is to ensure that the elevator installer properly meets the obligations arising from the approved quality assurance system.

4.2

The elevator installer authorizes the conformity assessment body under s. 10 to access, for inspection purposes, the places of design, manufacture, assembly, installation, inspection and testing and storage, and shall provide it with all necessary information, in particular:

-: Documentation on the quality assurance system,
-: The quality records provided for in the design quality assurance system, such as the results of analyses, calculations, tests, etc.,
-: Quality records provided by the quality assurance system portion of the receipt of supplies and installation, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, reports on Qualification of the personnel concerned, etc.

4.3

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 periodically performs audits to ensure that the elevator installer maintains and applies the quality assurance system, and provides an audit report to the installer.

4.4

In addition, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 can make unannounced visits to the elevator installer or to an elevator. On the occasion of such visits, the notified body may carry out or have carried out tests to verify the proper functioning of the quality assurance system, if necessary. It provides a report of the visit to the elevator installer and, if tested, a test report.

5

The installer of an elevator shall keep at the disposal of the authorities for ten years from the date of placing on the market of the elevator:

-: The documentation referred to in paragraph 3.1. 2, second indent,
-: The adaptations referred to in paragraph 3.5. 2,
-: The decisions and reports of the conformity assessment body under s. 10 referred to in point 3.5, last paragraph, and points 4.3 and 4.4.

Where the installer is not established in Switzerland, this obligation shall be the responsibility of the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10.

6

Each conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 communicates to other conformity assessment bodies under s. 10 relevant information concerning approvals of quality assurance systems issued or withdrawn.

7

Records and correspondence relating to full quality assurance procedures shall be in one of the official languages of the Confederation or in English.

¹ Update as per c. II of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).
² This harmonised standard (EN ISO 9001) will be completed, if necessary, in order to take account of the specificity of the lifts.

State 1 ^Er January 2013

(art. 8, para. 2, and 9, para. 1, let. A to c, c. 3)

Production Quality Assurance (Module D)

1

Production quality assurance is the procedure by which the installer of an elevator which fulfils the obligations provided for in point 2 ensures and declares that the lifts are in conformity with the type described in the type examination certificate and Meet the requirements of this order that apply to them. The installer shall prepare a declaration of conformity for each elevator.

2

The installer of an elevator shall apply an approved quality assurance system for the production, installation, final inspection of lifts and tests, as specified in point 3, and shall be subject to the supervision referred to in point 4.

3

Quality Assurance System

3.1

The installer shall file a request for the evaluation of its quality assurance system with a conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 of his choice. This request includes:

-: All relevant information on lifts,
-: Documentation relating to the quality assurance system,
-: Technical documentation for the approved type and a copy of the type examination certificate.

3.2

The quality assurance system shall ensure the conformity of the lifts with the requirements of the order that apply to them.

All elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the installer of an elevator shall be collected in a systematic and orderly manner in a documentation in the form of written measures, procedures and instructions. This quality assurance system documentation must provide a consistent interpretation of the programs, plans, manuals and quality records.

It includes, in particular, an adequate description:

-: The quality objectives, the organisational structure, the responsibilities of the managers and their powers with regard to the quality of the lifts,
-: Manufacturing processes, quality control and assurance techniques, techniques and systematic actions that will be applied,
-: Tests and tests that will be carried out before, during and after the installation ²,
-: Quality records such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, personnel qualification reports, etc.,
-: Monitoring means to control the achievement of the required quality of the lifts and the efficient operation of the quality assurance system.

3.3

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 evaluates the quality assurance system to determine whether it meets the requirements referred to in point 3.2. It assumes compliance with these requirements of quality assurance systems implementing the corresponding harmonised standard ³.

The audit team includes at least one member who has acquired experience in elevator technology as an assessor. The evaluation procedure includes an inspection visit to the installer's facilities.

The decision shall be notified to the installer. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the monitoring and the reasoned assessment decision.

3.4

The installer is committed to fulfilling the obligations of the quality assurance system as approved and to ensuring that it remains adequate and effective.

The installer shall inform the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 which approved the quality assurance system for any proposed adaptation of the quality assurance system.

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 assesses the proposed changes and decides whether the modified quality assurance system will continue to meet the requirements referred to in point 3.2 or whether a new evaluation should be carried out.

He shall notify the installer of his decision. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the monitoring and the reasoned assessment decision.

4

Supervision under the responsibility of the conformity assessment body under s. 10

4.1

The purpose of the monitoring is to ensure that the installer properly meets the obligations of the approved quality assurance system.

4.2

The installer grants the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 access, for inspection purposes, to the places of manufacture, inspection, assembly, installation, testing and storage and shall provide it with all necessary information, in particular:

-: Documentation relating to the quality assurance system,
-: Quality records such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, reports on qualification of personnel involved, etc.

4.3

The conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 periodically performs audits to ensure that the installer maintains and applies the quality assurance system, and provides an audit report to the installer.

4.4

In addition, the conformity assessment body under s. 10 can make unannounced visits to the installer. On the occasion of these visits, the conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 may conduct or have tests conducted to verify the proper functioning of the quality assurance system, if necessary. It provides the installer with a report of the visit and, if tested, a test report.

5

The installer shall keep at the disposal of the authorities for ten years from the last date of manufacture of the product:

-: The documentation referred to in paragraph 3.1. 2, second indent,
-: The adjustments referred to in paragraph 3.4. 2,
-: The decisions and reports of the conformity assessment body under s. 10 referred to in point 3.4, last paragraph, and points 4.3 and 4.4.

6

Each conformity assessment body according to Art. 10 communicates to other conformity assessment bodies under s. 10 relevant information concerning approvals of quality assurance systems issued or withdrawn.

7

Files and correspondence relating to production quality assurance procedures are in one of the official languages of the Confederation or in English.

¹ Update as per c. II of the O of 17 August 2005, in force since 1 ^Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4265 ).
² These tests shall include, at a minimum, the tests provided for in Annex 3, point 4 b.
³ This harmonised standard (EN ISO 9002) will be completed, if necessary, in order to take account of the specificity of the lifts.

State 1 ^Er January 2013

(art. 1, para. 1, 2, para. 2, let. (c)

(Annex 1, pt. 6.1, annex 7, pt. 4)

List of security components

1

Door door locking devices.

2

Anti-fall devices referred to in point 3.2 of Annex 1, preventing the fall of the cab or uncontrolled upward movements.

3

Speed-limiting devices.

4 a. Energy Accrued Boots:

-

Non-linear characteristic,

-: Depreciation of the return movement

B.

Energy dissipation shock absorbers.

5

Safety devices on cylinders of hydraulic power circuits when used as anti-fall devices.

6

Electrical safety devices in the form of safety switches including electronic components.

State 1 ^Er January 2013

RS 819.13 Order dated June 23, 1999, on elevator safety (Elevators Order)

Original Language Title: RS 819.13 Ordonnance du 23 juin 1999 sur la sécurité des ascenseurs (Ordonnance sur les ascenseurs)

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