India, Nov. 9 -- The state government has tightened safety regulations for lifts, escalators and moving walkways in residential, commercial and public buildings. Now, safety equipment, regular inspections, third-party insurance and stricter maintenance will be mandatory in all these spaces.

New lifts will have to be equipped with CCTV cameras, while existing lifts without CCTV cameras, automatic rescue devices (ARD) and overload protection devices (OLPD) will have to install all three systems within one year from October 28. Monthly maintenance by approved contractors will be compulsory, along with annual safety audits, to ensure that they are in good working order.

The Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Rules, 2026, notifie...