The refurbishment or complete replacement of an existing elevator cabin interior — including walls, ceiling, flooring, lighting, COP, and door finishes — to improve aesthetics, accessibility, and compliance with current standards.
Full Definition
Cabin modernisation is driven by aesthetic obsolescence, accessibility legislation, energy efficiency requirements, and the need to extend the operational life of an otherwise serviceable elevator. The scope ranges from cosmetic re-lining (new wall panels, ceiling, floor, and lighting over the existing cabin frame) to full cabin replacement (removal of the old cabin inner structure and installation of a new factory-built cabin box within the existing car frame/sling). A partial re-line typically takes 2–5 days per elevator with minimal hoistway work; a full cabin replacement requires detailed dimensional survey of the car frame and may involve temporary structural modifications. EN 81-21 or EN 81-80 (rules for improvement of safety of existing lifts) must be consulted to determine which safety upgrades are triggered by the modernisation scope. New CE marking or updated periodic inspection certification is typically required after cabin modernisation.
