Overview
ISO/TS 8100-22:2024 is a Technical Specification from ISO that defines prerequisites for certification of new lifts (the document uses the term “lift” instead of “elevator”), model lifts, lift components and lift functions. Published in 2024 as part of the ISO 8100 series, it describes the process applicants must follow before applying for third‑party certification and details the required technical compliance documentation (TCD), risk assessment criteria and implementation of global safety requirements.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and purpose: Establishes what must be completed before submitting a certification application for lifts, model lifts, lift components or lift functions.
- Process steps (applicant responsibilities):
- Define the object of safety assessment and its safety‑relevant characteristics.
- Identify and implement applicable Global Essential Safety Requirements (GESRs).
- Conduct risk assessment in accordance with ISO 14798 and document results.
- Eliminate or mitigate risks using protective measures and Global Safety Parameters (GSPs) (see ISO/TS 8100-21).
- Produce and submit the Technical Compliance Documentation (TCD) to a Lift Certification Body (LCB).
- Provide representative specimens or installed lifts for assessment; apply marking per Annex A.
- Risk acceptance criteria:
- No risks equivalent to Risk Group I (unacceptable).
- Risks equivalent to Risk Group II require review for additional safeguards.
- Risks at Risk Group III require no further action.
- Technical Compliance Documentation (TCD):
- Must describe design, operation and intended use sufficiently to verify conformity to GESRs.
- For model lifts or ranges, specify all permitted variations and demonstrate similarity (drawings, calculations or descriptions).
- Lifecycle and maintenance: Protective measures must be preserved through the lift life cycle and documented for inspection, testing, rescue, maintenance and repair.
Practical applications and target users
This standard is practical for organizations involved in lift safety, certification and conformity assessment:
- Manufacturers and designers preparing products for certification and market access.
- Installers and authorized representatives responsible for final erection and commissioning.
- Certification bodies (LCBs) and conformity assessors applying ISO/TS 8100-23 certification procedures.
- Suppliers of lift components and functions seeking documented compliance.
- Regulators and asset owners who require documented safety assurance for innovative designs or series‑produced model lifts.
Using ISO/TS 8100-22 supports structured, performance‑based safety assessment and helps streamline certification of novel lift technologies while aligning with quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
Related standards
Keywords: ISO/TS 8100-22:2024, lifts certification, technical compliance documentation, GESR, GSP, lift components, model lifts, risk assessment, ISO 14798.
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