How often must a lift be inspected in Türkiye?

At least once a year (Lift Periodic Inspection Regulation, Article 8(1)).

What does a yellow label mean?

The lift was found defective. Defects must be fixed within 120 days at most; otherwise the lift is sealed and taken out of service (Article 11(8)).

Can a lift with a red label be used?

No. The building manager may not allow its use; defects must be fixed within 60 days at most (Article 11(6)).

Are monthly maintenance and the periodic inspection the same thing?

No. Maintenance is done at least once a month by the lift installer or its authorised service (Lift Operation and Maintenance Regulation, Article 4); the periodic inspection is done at least once a year by a type A inspection body.

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Don't miss your lift's periodic inspection

Lifts in permanent use in Türkiye must be inspected at least once a year by an authorised type A inspection body (Lift Periodic Inspection Regulation, Article 8(1)). A yellow label means defects must be fixed within 120 days, a red label within 60 days; otherwise the lift is sealed (Article 11).

Under Türkiye's Lift Periodic Inspection Regulation (Asansör Periyodik Kontrol Yönetmeliği), a lift in permanent use in a building must be inspected at least once a year by a type A inspection body authorised by the Ministry and holding a protocol with the relevant administration (the municipality, or the provincial special administration outside municipal boundaries) (Article 8(1)).

The date of the next inspection is set from the date of this year's inspection; it can be brought forward at the request of the building manager (Article 8(3)). Depending on the result, a green, blue, yellow or red information label is attached to the lift, and each colour has its own deadline for fixing defects (Article 11).

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At a glance

Label	Meaning and what to do
Green	No defects.
Blue	Minor defects. They must be fixed before the next periodic inspection. If the building manager applies within 60 days of the report's approval, the first follow-up inspection is free.
Yellow	Defective. Defects must be fixed within 120 days at most; a follow-up inspection takes place within 3 working days after the deadline. If not fixed, the lift may not be used and is sealed with its power cut.
Red	Unsafe. The lift may not be used; defects must be fixed within 60 days at most, with a follow-up inspection within 3 working days after the deadline. If not fixed, the lift is sealed with its power cut.

A red-labelled lift that moves to 'defective' at its follow-up inspection is sealed and taken out of service if it is not brought to 'minor defects' or 'no defects' within 120 days of the periodic inspection date (Article 11(11)).

Who is responsible?

The duty to have the periodic inspection carried out lies with the relevant administration and the building manager (bina sorumlusu) (Article 8(4)). The building manager is the person chosen or authorised by the flat owners, a flat owner, or the responsible official in public and commercial buildings (Article 4). The building manager also ensures that defects are fixed within the label deadlines (Article 11).

If the deadline passes

If defects under a yellow or red label are not fixed in time, the relevant administration cuts the lift's power and seals it, taking it out of service. The building manager is liable for loss of life or property arising from use of an unsafe lift that was not made safe within the deadline (Articles 11(6), 11(7) and 11(8)). To repair a sealed lift, the building manager applies to the relevant administration; the repair period in the seal-removal record may not exceed 45 working days (Article 11(9)).

Monthly maintenance and yearly rescue training

The periodic inspection does not replace maintenance. Under the Lift Operation and Maintenance Regulation (Asansör İşletme ve Bakım Yönetmeliği), maintenance is carried out at least once a month by the lift installer or its authorised service; the building manager is responsible for signing the maintenance contract and having the maintenance done (Articles 4 and 14). Maintenance sheets are kept in the machine or pulley room or the building management office (Article 10(3)). The service trains the people chosen by the building manager in emergency rescue at least once a year (Article 10(6)).

Tracking it with ExpirySuite

Add each lift as a separate asset, upload the periodic inspection report as a file and enter the next inspection date as the expiry date.
If you received a yellow or red label, add the last day of the 120- or 60-day repair period as a separate record so you also get reminders for that date.
Reminders arrive 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 days before expiry and on the expiry day; overdue items are also reported to managers on days 3, 7 and 14.
You can request the latest report from your service company through a secure link valid for 14 days, without them needing an account.

Frequently asked questions

How often must a lift be inspected in Türkiye?: At least once a year (Lift Periodic Inspection Regulation, Article 8(1)).
Who carries out the periodic inspection?: A type A inspection body authorised by the Ministry and holding a protocol with the relevant administration (Articles 8(1) and 8(5)).
What does a yellow label mean?: The lift was found defective. Defects must be fixed within 120 days at most; otherwise the lift is sealed and taken out of service (Article 11(8)).
Can a lift with a red label be used?: No. The building manager may not allow its use; defects must be fixed within 60 days at most (Article 11(6)).
Are monthly maintenance and the periodic inspection the same thing?: No. Maintenance is done at least once a month by the lift installer or its authorised service (Lift Operation and Maintenance Regulation, Article 4); the periodic inspection is done at least once a year by a type A inspection body.

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Last checked: Sep 30, 2026 · This page summarises official sources for general information and is not legal advice. Check the linked sources for current rules and fees.

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