Introduction

LIFTS Established in 2002, Lift Cert Limited is a company approved as a Notified Body under the requirements of The Lifts Regulations 1997 by BIS - Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The regulations implement the European Communities Lifts Directive (95/16/EC) which is one of a large number of product directives intended to ensure a free movement of goods across the member states. In order to ensure that we are fully up to date with developments within the European and National regulations and relevant standards, we attend the UK Association of Notified Bodies - Lifts, European Notified Body - Lifts Forum and the British Standard Committee for Lifts and Escalators (MHE/4). The Technical Director is currently President of the European Forum of Notified Bodies. Continuous attendance at these committees ensures that the information we provide to our clients is accurate and up to date. The technical team at Lift Cert Limited have extensive experience including apprenticeships in the lift industry. We are therefore conversant with the problems experienced by lift installers and their customers thus ensuring a practical response to resolve any issues whilst also ensuring compliance with the Lifts Regulations 1997. Alex Miles Site Surveillance visit: 09 July 2008

MACHINERY (Vertical Lifting Platforms) In July 2009 Lift Cert Limited were appointed by BIS - Department for Business, Innovation and Skills as a Notified Body for the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. This means that we are able to conduct assessment and certification of devices falling within the scope of Schedule 2, Part 4, item 17. The Machinery Directive has been updated to version 2006/42/EC and this has resulted in changes to the Lifts Directive 95/16/EC (see Focus On tab).