#LOGU0411016AArrêté of November 18, 2004 on Elevator Maintenance
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The arrêté of November 18, 2004, establishes mandatory maintenance requirements for elevator installations in France. It outlines specific responsibilities for maintenance contractors, including the obligation to repair or replace worn or defective parts. The law stipulates that maintenance should be performed regularly, with a maximum interval of six weeks between visits, and includes detailed guidelines for recording maintenance activities in a maintenance log. Furthermore, it emphasizes the responsibilities related to safety, liability, and insurance coverage for damages incurred during maintenance.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of mandatory maintenance schedules and documentation for elevators
- Emphasis on the contractor's liability and insurance requirements for damages
- Prohibition of subcontracting maintenance tasks without prior written consent from the owner
Obligations
What this law requires
Maintenance contractors must repair or replace worn or defective parts as part of mandatory elevator maintenance
Maintenance visits must occur at maximum intervals of six weeks between visits
Maintenance contractors must document all visit dates, arrival/departure times, technician names and signatures in the maintenance log (carnet d'entretien)
Maintenance contractors must record in the maintenance log the nature of observations, interventions, work, modifications, parts replacements, and incident dates with causes and repairs
Maintenance contractors must maintain valid liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damages to third parties and property owners, and provide proof of insurance upon request