1. At a glance
| Lift act | Uttar Pradesh Lifts and Escalators Act, 2024 |
| Year enacted | 2024 |
| Most recent amendment | — |
| Backup mandate | ARD |
| Height threshold | Not specified / unknown |
| Enforcement body | Uttar Pradesh Electrical Safety Department |
2. The act
The relevant statute is the Uttar Pradesh Lifts and Escalators Act, 2024, enacted in 2024.
3. Backup mandate status
On the statutory text we have sourced, Uttar Pradesh's lift act requires: standard Automatic Rescue Device (ARD).
For the technical distinction between standard ARD and ERD-class backup, see our comparison table.
4. Notes
The 2024 act introduces mandatory Annual Maintenance Contracts and a standard automatic rescue system. It does NOT mandate uninterrupted (ERD-class) backup; the rescue system moves the lift to the nearest floor after a pause.
5. Open data gaps
No outstanding gaps flagged for Uttar Pradesh at this revision. We re-review every state entry quarterly.