The process of registering all elevators in the country in the digital Elevator Inventory Registry is nearing its deadline. The final day is June 30, 2006, and no further extension is expected.
Through this inventory, the Ministry of Development, through the General Secretariat for Industry, aims to establish for the first time a complete and reliable picture of the elevators installed in the country, with the goal of formulating optimal policies for targeted oversight, prevent risks, and continuously enhance their safe operation.
The process is conducted online and free of charge via the elevator.mindev.gov.gr platform using Taxisnet credentials, and applies to all elevators, regardless of the building’s use, certification status, or any prior registration in another registry.
After the deadline, the inventory number will serve as a key element for the technical identification of the elevator and must be included on maintenance records.
Below are ten helpful questions and answers covering what owners, managers, and industry professionals need to know about the elevator inventory.
Useful Questions and Answers About the Elevator Inventory
1. Which elevators are covered by the inventory?
The inventory applies to all elevators, without exception. It applies to elevators in:
- apartment buildings,
- single-family homes,
- offices,
- hotels,
- supermarkets,
- shopping centers,
- commercial facilities,
- mixed-use buildings, i.e., buildings that contain both residential and commercial spaces.
The inventory must be completed even if the elevator has already been certified or previously registered in another registry.
2. By when must the inventory be completed?
The deadline is definitively June 30, 2026. After that date, the inventory will not be considered timely.
3. Will there be another extension?
No. The law provided for only one extension, and that has already been granted. Therefore, there is no legal basis for a further extension. Those who have not completed the inventory must do so immediately.
4. Where is the census conducted, and how much does it cost?
The inventory is completed online at the platform: elevator.mindev.gov.gr
The process is carried out using Taxisnet credentials; it is simple, takes just a few minutes, and is completely free. There are no fees or costs associated with the inventory.
5. Is temporary registration sufficient?
No. A draft submission does not constitute a final inventory. For an elevator to be considered inventoried, a final submission must be made through the platform. Currently, there are approximately 7,500 draft submissions that have not been finalized. If they are not completed by June 30, they risk being considered late. For this reason, those who have started the process should log back into the platform and confirm that the inventory has been definitively completed.
The surest way for the registrant to verify that the inventory has been successfully completed is to ensure that the relevant PDF file—which includes the inventory’s unique identification number (UUID)—has been generated and opened. If this PDF has not been generated or if there is any doubt, it is recommended to immediately check the declaration on the platform before the deadline expires.
6. Who can conduct the inventory?
The inventory can be completed by the owner, the property manager, or the building’s legal representative. If anyone has difficulty, they can contact the elevator maintenance technician or installer. Industry professionals can provide substantial assistance to ensure that the inventory is completed correctly and on time.
7. What happens if the elevator is not inventoried by June 30?
After July 1, elevators that have not been registered will only be able to be registered after payment of the applicable fine, through a procedure that will be provided via the platform. The fines for owners, managers, or legal representatives are per elevator:
- 1,000 euros for residential buildings,
- 2,500 euros for buildings used for commercial or mixed purposes,
- 5,000 euros for buildings accessible to the general public.
8. Can a lift that has not been registered be maintained?
Not legally. After the deadline expires, the registration number will be a key element in the technical identification of the elevator. This means that maintenance technicians and installers will need to ask the building manager for the registration number of the elevator they are servicing. If a lift has not been registered, it cannot be legally maintained without first bringing it into compliance and paying the applicable fine.
9. How will maintenance technicians and installers be monitored?
The inspection process will be simple and cross-referenced. After July 1, maintenance technicians and installers must include the elevator’s legal registration number on their maintenance invoices.
The information on these documents can be cross-checked against the data in the Registration Registry. If it is found that a lift that had not been registered was serviced, then the corresponding penalties will also be imposed on the maintenance technician or installer.
10. What should I do today?
If you are an owner or manager, log in immediately to the platform elevator.mindev.gov.gr and complete the inventory. If you have only saved your information temporarily, proceed to submit it permanently. If you are having difficulty, contact your elevator’s maintenance technician or installer.
For information and technical support, please contact the relevant department at: [email protected].
SOURCE: APE