New Lift Legislation in Spain – What you need to know to stay compliant

On July 1, 2024, Royal Decree 355/2024 came into effect, bringing important changes to the lift maintenance sector in Spain. Whether you’re maintaining lifts in residential or public buildings, this new regulation mandates enhanced safety measures and modernized equipment standards.

With a focus on leveraging the latest technology, the updated legislation requires stricter inspections and verifiable communication processes to ensure the safety of lift users. As a lift maintenance company operating in Spain, you’ll need to adapt to these changes quickly to meet compliance standards and avoid potential penalties.

How can Lleida.net help you comply?

As a European eIDAS-compliant service provider, Lleida.net offers digital solutions that streamline and secure your communications with clients and regulatory bodies, ensuring your operations align with the new requirements.

Registered electronic notifications

Under the new regulation, all communications regarding lift maintenance and inspections must be securely documented. Lleida.net’s Registered Electronic Notifications via SMS or email provide legal proof of message delivery, ensuring you can demonstrate compliance with communication deadlines.

Examples of use:

  • Inspection Scheduling: Notify property owners of upcoming inspections with legally binding, timestamped communications.
  • Out-of-Service Notices: Ensure timely communication to building owners and authorities if a lift is decommissioned due to delayed inspections.

Click & Sign: Simplified contract signing

Lleida.net’s Click & Sign solution simplifies the contract management process by enabling electronic signatures for maintenance agreements. This ensures that all necessary documentation is securely stored and easily accessible, as required by law.

Examples of use:

  • Maintenance agreements: Digitally sign and store contracts, ensuring easy retrieval for up to 10 years, in line with legal requirements.
  • Documentation management: Provide and manage necessary lift documentation digitally, ensuring full compliance with the new safety standards.

Instant Communication with SMS

For urgent matters such as breakdowns or immediate maintenance needs, Lleida.net’s SMS service ensures you can quickly notify building managers or authorities, keeping all stakeholders informed in real time.

Why legal evidence matters

One of the key benefits of using Lleida.net’s services is the generation of legal evidence, whether it’s proof of notification or electronic signatures. These digital records provide an added layer of security, ensuring your communications are fully traceable and legally valid, minimizing risks in case of disputes.

Adapt and stay ahead

The new legislation applies to all lifts, old and new, that fall within the scope of the technical requirements outlined in the law. To avoid fines and ensure the safety of your clients, it’s crucial to adapt quickly. Lleida.net’s suite of services makes compliance not just easier but more efficient, freeing you to focus on delivering top-tier maintenance services.

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