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Frequently asked questions
The most common questions about inspections and certification.
01What is a periodic lift inspection?
It is the legally required procedure of inspecting lifts at regular intervals, under Ministerial Decision F.A/9.2/OIK. 28425/1245/2008. Its purpose is to confirm the safe operation of the lift and to issue a Certificate of Fitness.
02Who needs a periodic lift inspection?
All owners and managers of buildings with a lift: managers of apartment buildings and residential complexes, owners of detached or two-family houses, businesses and professional premises, hotels, car parks, hospitals and public buildings.
03Does the maintainer need to be present?
Yes. The lift inspection must be carried out in the presence of the lift’s maintainer.
04What do I do after the certificate is issued?
Once the Certificate of Fitness is issued, the owner must register the lift with the relevant municipality.
05Which lifting equipment do you inspect?
All machinery intended for lifting and moving loads and/or persons, under the Lifting Equipment Inspection Regulation (M.D. 15085/593/2003): cranes, overhead cranes, forklifts and pallet trucks, aerial work platforms, construction hoists, vehicle lifts for garages and MOT centres, accessibility lifts and more. See the full list.
06Do you serve clients outside Attica?
Yes. We are based in Athens and serve clients throughout Greece.
07Is METRON CERT accredited?
Yes. METRON CERT is an Inspection Body accredited by the Hellenic Accreditation System (ESYD).
08How does the process start?
Fill in the online application or call us. You’ll receive a quote tailored to your equipment and we then schedule the inspection together.
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Interested in certification?
Fill in the online application and receive a quote for the certification of your lift or lifting equipment, tailored to your needs. Submitting a request is the first step in starting the process.