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Help someone up – remotely!
A new distance learning course for elevator technicians is an important step towards meeting the needs of the industry throughout Sweden. The application period closes on January 13, 2026. Please tell your network about this opportunity! Xenter Vocational College in Tumba has previously been running Sweden's only higher education course for elevator and escalator technicians. The course, which graduates around 30 technicians each year, is […]
Compilation of inspection activities in 2024 within the area of responsibility of the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning.
The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning annually monitors inspection statistics for motor-driven devices that are subject to inspection requirements according to the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's regulations and general advice (2011:12) on lifts and certain other motor-driven devices. The 2024 inspection statistics showed that the proportion of motor-driven devices that had some form of deficiency during a recurring inspection is at an unchanged level compared to the previous […]
Now we're taking part in the Professional Championship - join us!
Yrkes-SM gives visitors the opportunity to discover and explore different professions. On May 4–6, 2026, the elevator and escalator industry will participate in Yrkes-SM for the first time. Yrkes-SM is a Swedish championship in vocational skills for young people. In addition to receiving information about professions and vocational training and trying out different vocational elements, visitors will have the opportunity to see when Sweden's most skilled young people under the age of 25 compete […]
Response to the Swedish Maritime Administration's regulations (SJÖFS 2003:17)
Response to the reference: Proposal to amend the Swedish Maritime Administration's regulations (SJÖFS 2003:17) on passenger lifts, goods passenger lifts and small goods lifts on Swedish ships Filing number: TSF 2020-172. The Swedish Maritime Administration is generally positive that the Swedish Maritime Administration's regulations and general advice on passenger lifts, goods passenger lifts and small goods lifts on Swedish ships (SJÖFS 2003:17) be repealed and replaced by the Swedish Transport Agency's collection of statutes (TSFS) with revised and updated rules and […]
The Swedish Elevator Association on TV4 News about electrical safety in older elevators
On TV4 Nyheterna on December 4, it was reported that users of older elevators with grilles risk coming into contact with live parts at the door lock, something that the Swedish Elevator Association has long worked to change the law around. Now there are objections about which regulations apply to this type of elevator. The Swedish Elevator Association welcomes the announcement […]
New factsheet: Accessibility for all
The Swedish Elevator Association is an ambassador for accessibility issues and the importance of our built environments in Sweden being safe and accessible. Homes and public buildings should be usable by everyone regardless of ability. This includes families with children with strollers, those who use wheelchairs or walkers and those who have impaired vision or hearing. According to the Discrimination Act, it is discrimination to […]
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Compilation of inspection activities in 2024 within the area of responsibility of the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning.
The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning annually monitors inspection statistics for motor-driven devices that are subject to inspection requirements according to the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's regulations and general advice (2011:12) on lifts and certain other motor-driven devices. The 2024 inspection statistics showed that the proportion of motor-driven devices that had some form of deficiency during a recurring inspection is at an unchanged level compared to the previous […]
Response to consultation: Proposal to amend the Swedish Maritime Administration's regulations (SJÖFS 2003:17) on passenger lifts, goods passenger lifts and small goods lifts on Swedish ships. Filing number: TSF 2020-172
The Swedish Lift Association is generally positive that the Swedish Maritime Administration's regulations and general advice on passenger lifts, goods passenger lifts and small goods lifts on Swedish ships (SJÖFS 2003:17) are repealed and replaced by the Swedish Transport Agency's collection of statutes (TSFS) with revised and updated rules and references. References to standards However, we object to the collection of statutes containing must-requirements through direct references to the ISO 8383:1985 standard. Our […]
Accessibility for everyone
The Swedish Elevator Association is an ambassador for accessibility issues and the importance of our built environments in Sweden being safe and accessible. Homes and public buildings should be usable by everyone regardless of ability. This includes families with children with strollers, those who use wheelchairs or walkers and those who have impaired vision or hearing. According to the Discrimination Act, it is discrimination to […]
Retroactive legal requirement – what does it mean?
Every year, accidents occur with elevators that could have been avoided. In order to eliminate the risk of children getting stuck in the space between the car door of the elevator car and the landing door, a new legal requirement has been decided. Don't wait to increase safety. To address a serious safety risk in elevators, a retroactive […]
Response to the consultation on "The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's proposal for regulations on motor-driven devices" (Diary number 201/2024)
The Swedish Elevator Association's position regarding the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's proposal for regulations on requirements for the use of motor-driven devices.
Reference response: Memorandum Reform of waste legislation for increased material recycling and for a more circular economy (Ref. No.: KN2024/02249)
A large part of the activities of the members of the Swedish Elevator Association consist of various types of service activities where elevators and escalators are maintained and renovated. The work often generates small amounts of hazardous waste such as oil spills, electrical equipment and light sources. A service technician typically visits several different customers on the same day with accompanying internal transport. This means that the administrative […]
