The number of violations in the maintenance of elevator equipment has increased fourfold in Russia

The number of violations during elevator maintenance has increased fourfold over the year, Rostechnadzor told Izvestia. In 2024, 5.6 thousand cases were recorded, and a year earlier - only 1.5 thousand incidents. 256 violations have been recorded so far in the first two months of 2025.

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Among the most frequent cases are non—compliance with inspection deadlines and unqualified repairmen. In addition, maintenance and repair manuals are not followed, and remedial measures are not being implemented. Owners also sometimes do not suspend the use of broken elevators, despite the threat of harm to the life and health of citizens.

According to Rostechnadzor, there were five accidents in 2022, seven in 2023, and four in 2024. In three years, six people have died and 26 others have been injured. No such elevator incidents have been reported in 2025.

Currently, about 590,000 elevators are registered in Russia, most of which are Russian—made, only 26% are foreign, including those made in Belarus.

"In 2024, the territorial bodies of Rostechnadzor and the central office received 4,020 complaints from citizens about the improper operation of elevators, the vast majority of which concerned elevators of domestic production," the department stressed.

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Stuck between stages: the number of violations in elevator maintenance has quadrupled in Russia