1. At a glance
| Lift act | Karnataka Lifts, Escalators and Passenger Conveyors Act, 2012 |
| Year enacted | 2012 |
| Most recent amendment | — |
| Backup mandate | ARD |
| Height threshold | Not specified / unknown |
| Enforcement body | Department of Electrical Inspectorate, Karnataka |
2. The act
The relevant statute is the Karnataka Lifts, Escalators and Passenger Conveyors Act, 2012, enacted in 2012.
3. Backup mandate status
On the statutory text we have sourced, Karnataka'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
Mandates ARD as a safety feature alongside emergency alarms, door sensors, overload detection, emergency lighting, and two-way communication.
5. Open data gaps
No outstanding gaps flagged for Karnataka at this revision. We re-review every state entry quarterly.