EM - The new regulation abolishing the recognition of elevator test results from abroad, which takes effect from 1st February, 2025, is putting businesses in a difficult position, as each elevator unit is expected to bear an additional testing cost of at least 63 million VND (2,419 USD, 1 USD = 26.037 VND). Furthermore, the test results are only valid for each shipment and cannot be applied on a mass scale or for a set duration.
TCTM— To help businesses accurately and justifiably price elevator maintenance services and to allow building operation managers to allocate budgets more effectively, the Vietnam Elevator Association (VNEA) has recently released a Cost Estimation Table for Elevator Maintenance. This table is based on TCCS 02:2024/VNEA regarding labour norms and Circular No. 11/2021/TT-BXD issued by the Ministry of Construction.
EM - In the latest Decree related to the implementation regulations of the Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting, the fire-resistant structural components including fire-resistant doors and dividers of elevators have been removed from the list of fire protection equipment subject to inspection. Accordingly, these structural components will no longer require an Inspection Certificate issued by the Fire and Rescue Police Department.
EM – From the problem raised by the Ministry of Construction in the report, looking back at the elevator industry, there are many cases of design consultants choosing fireproof elevator doors with EI standards exceeding the requirements of the building, causing waste resource cost.
Many readers of Elevator Magazine still wonder which unit the elevator belongs to and where to look for the regulations and sanctions related to elevators. To answer these issues, Elevator Magazine summarizes information on the legal corridor of the elevator industry, providing useful information for readers' reference.
EM - “Fish or fishing rod” is an allegory with a profound philosophy about sustainable solutions instead of short-term, immediate things. In general, fish or fishing rods are essential for the development of businesses today. That is, support policies need to be constantly updated and changed to create the best environment for business operations, including the elevator industry.
