The Kerala Lifts and Escalators Act, 2013
The Kerala Lifts and Escalators Act, 2013
The Kerala Lifts and Escalators Act, 2013, regulates the construction, maintenance, and safe operation of all lifts and escalators in the state of Kerala. It applies directly to property owners, lessees, and managers who install or operate these devices in their buildings. This legislation matters because it secures public safety by mandating government construction permits, operating licenses, and mandatory inspections by qualified electrical inspectors. By requiring that only approved engineering companies perform installations and repairs, and enforcing strict penalties for non-compliance, the law ensures these systems function safely and reduces the risk of accidents for everyday passengers.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Permission to erect lifts and escalators.
- 4. Licence for working lifts and escalators.
- 5. Provision in respect of existing lifts and escalators.
- 6. Renewal.
- 7. Power to cancel or suspend licence.
- 8. Addition to or alteration of lift and escalator installation.
- 9. Erection, addition or alteration work of lift and escalator installation to be entrusted to competent persons
- 10. Power of entry.
- 11. Appeal.
- 12. Owner to give facilities for inspection.
- 13. Report of accidents.
- 14. Persons to assist the Inspector.
- 15. Penalty.
- 16. Offences by Companies.
- 17. Cognizance of offences.
- 18. Service of notices, order or documents.
- 19. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 20. Power to remove difficulties.
- 21. Saving.
- 22. Power to make rules.
- 23. Rules to be placed before the Legislative Assembly.
- 24. Repeal and saving.
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