Solution: Inspection of Escalators and Moving Walks

Utilising the experience, know-how and support of the TÜV AUSTRIA GROUP, TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas offers inspection services for escalators and moving walks.

According to Ministerial Decision no. 3562/398/19-03-2013 (Government Gazette 765/Β/03-04-2013), initial and periodic inspections of escalators / moving walks are mandatory in Greece and are conducted exclusively by Accredited/Authorised Organizations.

In particular, the Ministerial Decision provides for the following:

• Initial inspection of all existing (in operation) escalators / moving walks (A1 type inspection).
• Initial inspection of new escalators / moving walks, prior to them being put into service (A type inspection).
• Annual periodic inspection of existing escalators / moving walks. (type B inspection).

The initial and periodic inspections of escalators / moving walks became mandatory for the following reasons:

• High standards for the safety of the users of escalators / moving walks. It is noted that this machinery is used in department stores, shopping malls, airports, train stations, metro stations, exhibit halls, conference centres, sports stadiums, and serves a wide range of people.
• International accident statistics for users of escalators / moving walks and installation/maintenance technicians.
• Greece’s alignment with the practices of other EU Member-States.

Contact us by phone at +30 210 5225888 or via e-mail at lifts@tuv.at and our expert personnel will be at your disposal to provide you with further information and cover your needs.