There is only ONE
current standard in North America that governs the design and
construction of automotive lifts. This standard is ANSI/ALI
ALCTV-2006. ALI and its members offer a rigorous testing and
certification program for lifts. The program uses and
independent third-party testing laboratory called ETL. ETL meets
OSHA requirements as one of only 12 nationally recognized
testing laboratories in the country. ETL tests the lifts to
ensure compliance with the American National Standard ANSI/ALI
ALCTV-2006 and ANSI UL Standard 201 and periodically inspects
the factory where the lifts are made. Lifts are subjected to
thorough safety tests such as a 1.5 rated load test, cable cut
tests and deformation tests.
If the lift passes the tests and
the factory meets the standards, then the lift may carry the
gold "ALI Certified/ETL Listed Mark." Each individual lift model
must receive its own ALI/ETL certification.
Key Certification Considerations:
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ETL is the ONLY Nationally
Recognized Testing Lab that manages the ALI program.
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There are no conditional,
temporary or partial certifications. The lift is either
certified or not.
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No one is authorized to use the
ALI/ETL Certification label or reference it without all
requirements being met.
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