Interactive Checklist · India 2026
Lift Safety Audit Checklist
Tick off your home lift's safety devices, IS 17900 compliance, maintenance and housekeeping — and get an instant safety score out of 100 with a verdict and red flags for anything missing.
Safety devices
Compliance
Maintenance
Housekeeping
Your lift safety score
Safety score
0/100
Verdict
Act now
Critical red flags
0
Critical gaps — stop use until a licensed technician clears it.
Critical items not confirmed
- Door interlock — car cannot move with any door open
- Overspeed governor and safety gear engage on over-speed
- Automatic Rescue Device (ARD) lands the car on power failure
- Door light curtain / sensor edge reverses on obstruction
- Emergency alarm and two-way intercom reach a responder
- IS 17900 compliance declaration on file from the installer
- Valid state operating licence / lift registration
These are essential safety features. Have a licensed lift technician verify each before the lift is used.
Score by category
How fully each area of the audit is satisfied.
Safety devices carry the most weight — a single missing interlock, governor or rescue device matters far more than a dusty sill. Compliance and maintenance records prove the lift was installed and is serviced to IS 17900 and your state lift Act.
A high overall score with an open critical item is still a fail — clear every red flag first.
How the score works
Each item carries a weight. Critical safety devices (interlock, governor, ARD, light curtain, alarm) are weighted highest, so missing one drops the score sharply and raises a red flag.
Bands: Excellent (90+), Good (75–89), Needs attention (50–74), Act now (below 50). A passing band still requires zero open critical items.
Indicative self-audit only (June 2026). It does not replace a statutory inspection by a licensed lift technician.
What a safe home lift looks like
Door · interlock
Overspeed · governor
Cabin · alarm
Technician · audit
Understand every safety feature
Read the full home lift safety guide for India — devices, IS 17900 compliance, AMC and inspection routines explained.
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