TR TS 011/2011 PDF

Full title and description

TR TS 011/2011 — Technical Regulation of the Customs Union "Safety of lifts" (ТР ТС 011/2011). The regulation establishes mandatory safety requirements, conformity assessment procedures and marking/documentation rules for lifts and specified lift safety devices placed on the market or operated within the member states of the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union.

Abstract

TR TS 011/2011 sets essential safety requirements for the design, manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance and conformity assessment of passenger and freight lifts and a number of lift safety components (for example buffers, overspeed devices, door locks and catchers). It defines the objects covered, exclusions, required documentation and the statutory forms of conformity confirmation (certificates/declarations) for items listed by the regulation.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (consolidated text with later amendments).
• Publication date: Adopted by Decision of the Commission of the Customs Union No. 824 on 18 October 2011; entered into force 15 February 2013.
• Publisher: Commission of the Customs Union (original adoption); texts and consolidated editions published and maintained by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and national bodies of member states.
• ICS / categories: Lifts and escalators — ICS 91.140.90 (relevant international lift standards and ISO/EN series referenced in related guidance).
• Edition / version: Original regulation 2011; multiple amendments issued since then (consolidated editorial versions available — e.g., 6th editorial revision in later consolidation; consolidated edits reported with updates through November 29, 2024).
• Number of pages: Varies by publisher and consolidated edition; commonly-distributed official PDF/consolidated texts are on the order of ~20–25 pages (publisher versions and printed compilations may differ).

Scope

Applies to lifts (elevators) intended to transport people and/or goods that move on rigid guides; it also covers specified lift safety devices and components. The regulation includes explicit exclusions (for example, certain mine lifts, lifts on ships or platforms for exploration and drilling at sea, aircraft lifts, rack-and-pinion or screw-driven lifts in some cases, and military lifts) as described in the regulation text. The scope and the list of devices subject to mandatory conformity assessment are set out in the regulation and its annexes.

Key topics and requirements

• Essential safety requirements for lift design, protective devices, evacuation and safe operation (mechanical, hydraulic and electrical safety aspects).
• List of safety devices/components subject to mandatory certification (examples include buffers, overspeed devices, safety gears/catchers, shaft door locks, selected hydraulic and energy-dissipating components).
• Conformity assessment procedures — prescribed forms of confirmation (certificates of conformity or declarations), rules for testing and documentation needed for market access and operation.
• Requirements for marking, user and maintenance documentation (instructions, maintenance records) and responsibilities of manufacturers, installers and operators.
• Provisions for transitional measures and timelines for bringing existing lifts into conformity with the regulation where applicable (amendments have clarified transitional periods).

Typical use and users

Primary users are lift manufacturers, component suppliers, importers/exporters, installation and maintenance organizations, conformity assessment bodies, building owners/operators and regulatory authorities in member states of the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union. The regulation is used to determine mandatory safety requirements, prepare technical documentation for certification/declaration and to manage compliance during installation and operation.

Related standards

TR TS 011/2011 is applied alongside international and regional lift standards (for example the EN/ISO lift series such as ISO/TS and ISO Global Essential Safety Requirements documents) and other Customs Union / EAEU technical regulations (for example TR TS 010/2011 on machinery and TR TS 004/2011 on low-voltage equipment where scope intersections occur). National standards and harmonized lists referenced in annexes are used to demonstrate conformity where applicable.

Keywords

lift; elevator; safety of lifts; TR TS 011/2011; technical regulation; conformity assessment; EAEU; Customs Union; lift components; buffers; overspeed device; door locks; certification.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: TR TS 011/2011 is the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union titled "Safety of lifts" that sets mandatory safety requirements and conformity assessment rules for lifts and certain lift safety components in the member states.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers essential safety requirements for design, construction, safety devices, installation, operation, maintenance and conformity assessment procedures for lifts and listed safety devices, and specifies exclusions and transitional arrangements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, suppliers of lift components, importers, installers and maintenance organizations, conformity assessment bodies and national regulators in Customs Union / EAEU member states.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The regulation is in force; it has been amended since the original 2011 adoption and consolidated editorial versions are published (consolidations including amendments reported through late 2024). Users should consult the official consolidated text maintained by the Eurasian Economic Commission or national publication services for the latest editorial version.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — TR TS 011/2011 is one of the set of Customs Union / EAEU technical regulations addressing product safety across sectors (for example TR TS 004/2011, TR TS 010/2011, TR TS 012/2011 and others); it is applied together with applicable international and national standards referenced in its annexes.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Lift, elevator, safety, conformity assessment, certification, overspeed device, buffer, door lock, TR TS 011/2011, EAEU.