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VNEA proposes recognition of international conformity assessment bodies

EM - In an effort to ease difficulties faced by businesses following the issuance of Circular No. 13/2024/TT-BLDTBXH, which revokes the acceptance of test results from foreign laboratories, the Vietnam Elevator Association (VNEA) has submitted an official dispatch to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Employment, proposing the consideration and recognition of conformity assessment results, along with a compiled list of proposed internationally recognized certification/testing bodies.

Part 1: Re-evaluating the ventilation of elevator shaft

From July 1st, 2025: Provincial People’s Committees officially take over quality management of imported elevators and escalators

Vietnam Elevator Association proposes that the Ministry of Home Affairs address difficulties faced by enterprises in implementing Circular No. 13

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How many organizations have been designated to test elevators under Circular No. 13/2024/TT BLDTBXH?

EM – Under Circular No. 13/2024/TT BLDTBXH, all elevator safety components must be tested domestically. However, with only one designated testing organization nationwide, many companies are concerned about capacity, costs, and market bottlenecks.
Elevator prices may increase by 63 million VND due to Circular No. 13 and Decision No. 496 issued by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs

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.
What forms the basis for elevator maintenance cost estimates?

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.
Chúng tôi cần có một ngày của nghề thang máy

TCTM – Nhằm thúc đẩy phát triển kỹ năng nghề, tôn vinh các giá trị, con người, nét đẹp người làm nghề thang máy của người lao động, Hiệp hội Thang máy Việt Nam đã chọn ngày 16/7 hằng năm là ngày kỷ niệm chính thức của ngành thang máy mang tên “Ngày Thang máy Việt Nam” (Vietnam Lift Day).
Vietnam Fire and Rescue Police Department has stopped issuing Inspection Certificates for elevator doors and dividers

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.
Ministry of Construction: Many fire prevention and fighting consulting units choose solutions that exceed standards for more favorable approval

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.
Elevator Maintenance Procedures Users and Managers Need to Know

According to statistics of the elevator industry, the quality of elevator is decided according to the ratio of 50:50, of which 50% comes from the quality of equipment and products, and the remaining 50% comes from maintenance.
Overview of regulations and standards on elevators - Part 2

From the above provisions from the legal corridor in the field of elevators, consumers and businesses need to know important information specifically related to the activities of individuals and organizations related to elevators.
Overview of regulations and standards on elevators - Part 1

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.
More "fishing rods" for sustainable development

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.
Emergency elevators in super-tall buildings: Why not?

EM – The population of the earth is growing, which means that the living density is getting denser and the direction of vertical urban development is imperative. This means that super high-rise buildings will appear more and more. But if there is an incident, is it safe to use the stairs to escape or do we need to think about adding a rescue elevator in case of an emergency?
Work safety is not respected?

EM - Two people were tragically killed during the repair of the elevator. The people involved in the case are having to explain to the authorities and face a high risk of being entangled in prison. The families of the victims with the great pain of losing loved ones, losing the breadwinner in the family… Such tragic events could not have happened if the safety regulations were strictly followed.