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Lift & Elevator

# Lift Maintenance Checklist for Preventive Visits

By the ServicePilot Team · Published 27-10-2026

Lift maintenance checklist format

Photo by [Derrick Treadwell](https://unsplash.com/photos/m01bajOe8E0?utm_source=servicepilot.in&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=servicepilot.in&utm_medium=referral) A lift maintenance checklist covers the machine room, car, doors, landing, safety devices, ropes or hydraulics, and pit, with findings recorded and any unsafe condition escalated before the lift returns to service. This is a general list; follow the manufacturer's manual and local rules.

This is a general starting checklist for preventive visits. Always follow the manufacturer's manual and the regulations that apply in your state.

## Lift maintenance checklist: Machine room

- Clean, dry, ventilated and secure.
- Controller, motor, brake and sheave condition; lubrication.
- Unusual noise, heat or leaks.

## Car and doors

- Door operation, sensors and alignment; sills clean.
- Car lights, fan, alarm and intercom.
- Leveling accuracy at each floor.

## Landing and shaft

- Landing door interlocks and call buttons.
- Indicators and fixtures.

## Safety devices

- Limit switches, buffers and emergency stop.
- Alarm, emergency light and rescue operation checked.

## Pit

- Clean and dry; buffers and tension device.

## Record and report

Note findings, parts replaced and anything to follow up, and tell the customer. With ServicePilot each visit is a [job](https://servicepilot.in/features/jobs-and-scheduling/) with a checklist and history for that lift. Read [lift maintenance software](https://servicepilot.in/blog/lift-elevator/lift-maintenance-software/).

[In ServicePilot See job scheduling software in ServicePilot How ServicePilot handles this for your business, with a free demo.](https://servicepilot.in/features/jobs-and-scheduling/)

Frequently asked questions

## Questions people ask

**Q: How often should a lift be maintained?**
A: Commonly monthly preventive visits for busy lifts; follow the contract, the manufacturer and local regulations.

**Q: Who should do the work?**
A: Qualified, trained technicians, following safe procedures.

**Q: What if I find something unsafe?**
A: Take the lift out of service, inform the customer and record it on the job.

**Q: Can the checklist live in software?**
A: Yes, on the job record so every visit follows it.

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