Understanding the EN 81-41 Certification for Home Lifts: What They Mean for Australian Homeowners

What’s in a Certification? More Than You Think

Suppose you are purchasing a smoke alarm. It looks shiny, the price point is reasonable and the person selling the smoke alarm says, “It is not certified by a governing body…No worries, it works fine!”

Would you take the chance?

Most people would not — and for good reason. We don’t take risks with safety. We want proof. 

Now, let’s apply the same thinking to something far more important: a home elevator. 

An elevator is not just a luxury item, it is something you rely on constantly. Your parents use it, your kids use it and maybe even guests. Your elevator needs to operate every time properly — not just when there is good power, good system activity or when it operates in a fully supported way:

But what you do not take into consideration is what happens when the power goes off, you have a power dip, you have an emergency stop. 

This is when global safety certification arrives, and we will talk about certificates such as EN81-41 in this blog. 

In this blog, we will discuss:

• What such certification means.
• Compared to local – Australian building codes.
• Why Elite Elevators seeks to be the very best compliance to deliver safety for life in your home. 

Let us clarify the confusion around the codes – give you the full picture and highlight the importance of safety in your home.

Breaking Down EN81-41 Certification

These certifications may sound technical, but each one exists to answer a simple question:

“Is this product safe enough to trust with your family’s everyday use?”

Let’s unpack what they actually mean — no engineering degree needed.

EN81-41 – The Road Rules for Lifts

What it means: A very specific European safety standard, built for vertical platform lifts and full-sized lifts in homes or buildings.

Think of it like this:
Just like Australian roads follow strict driving laws, EN81-41 is the rulebook for how home lifts should be designed, tested, and installed.

For your elevator, it ensures:

• Smooth movement with minimal vibration
• Strong safety barriers and door locks
• Emergency systems that activate if anything goes wrong

How These Global Standards Compare to Local Australian Codes

Australia has solid building regulations — no doubt about that. But here’s what most homeowners don’t realise:

Australian elevator codes (like AS1735) set the minimum legal safety requirements.
Global certifications like the EN81-41 go several steps further.

So what’s the real difference?

Think of local code as a basic safety checklist:

• “Does it work?”
• “Does it follow installation rules?”
• “Can it stop safely?”

Now think of global certifications as a full health scan:

• “Can it handle extreme conditions?”
• “Has it been independently tested under real-world stress?”
• “Does it protect users even when something goes wrong?”

In short, Australian codes make sure your lift is legally safe. But global certifications prove it’s engineered for life.

Elite Elevators doesn’t settle for ticking boxes. Our house lifts are built and tested in Europe under the toughest conditions — and then customised to meet and exceed Australian standards too.

So when you install an Elite lift, you’re not just complying.
You’re upgrading.

Why This Matters at Home – Safety You Can Feel, Not Just Read About

Most people think elevator safety is all about wires, buttons, or technology.

But real safety? It’s about what happens when no one’s watching.
It’s about peace of mind in the quiet moments — like when:

• Your 6-year-old runs ahead and presses the elevator button alone
• Your mum uses the lift while you’re out doing groceries
• There’s a sudden power cut in the middle of the night

In those situations, it’s not the brand name or the fancy finish that protects you.
It’s the engineering.
It’s the silent systems working in the background — systems that have been tested, verified, and globally certified.

With Elite Elevators, you’re getting a lift that doesn’t just “work.”
You’re getting a system designed to protect, recover, and perform — no matter what.

Because safety isn’t something you should have to hope for.
It should be built in.

What Elite Brings to Australian Homes

At Elite Elevators, we don’t just sell lifts — we bring in European-certified safety wrapped in elegant design, tailored for Australian homes.

Here’s what that really looks like for you:

1. Built in Italy, Backed by Science

Every Elite elevator is engineered and manufactured in Italy by TK Access Solutions, a global name in mobility. These aren’t just “good enough” lifts — they’re built to pass the world’s toughest safety tests before they even leave the factory floor.

2. Designed for Australian Lifestyles

Whether you live in a duplex in Melbourne, a coastal villa in Perth, or a retirement home in Brisbane — our residential lifts fit beautifully. No deep pits, no noisy motors, no messy construction. Just quiet performance and clean aesthetics.

3. Certified Above Local Standards

We don’t just meet Australian elevator codes — we go beyond them. EN81-41. it is not an optional extra.  They’re standard in every Elite elevator. Because you shouldn’t have to ask for safety — it should already be there.

Elite Elevators is trusted across the globe, and now, we’re making world-class safety local for Australian families.

Conclusion – Think Beyond the Basic Home Safety Levels

Your home is your sanctuary. Every aspect of it, your elevator included, should be trusted to keep you and your loved ones safe.

When you install our lift, you are not simply buying a lift.

You are buying ‘peace of mind’ that has been designed, manufactured and rigorously tested, from a global perspective.

With Elite Elevators, you have that ‘peace of mind’ comfort provided with every ride, every stop, every floor.

So, are you ready now to transform your home with world class safety and comfort?

If so, let’s chat.

Contact Elite Elevators Australia at and book your free consultation now.