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BOE-A-2026-3209 ·12 February 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Firms with lifts must update training curriculum by March or face up to 7,500 EUR fines

Royal Decree 85/2026 replaces the previous training curriculum from Royal Decree 1079/2012 with a new professional certificate for lift installation and maintenance. It sets out curricula for levels A and B, aiming to modernise vocational training in the sector. Firms failing to update training within the deadline may be fined up to 7,500 EUR (art. 4).

In 3 key points

  1. Withdraws the curriculum from Royal Decree 1079/2012 (art. 1)
  2. 3-month period to adapt training programmes (art. 4)
  3. Fines of up to €1,500 per case for non-compliance (art. 4.2)

How it affects those involved

Fines of up to €1,500 per case for non-compliance; training providers must revise programmes to align with the new certification. No direct effect on workers or self-employed, but impacts training agreements.

Lifecycle

2026-02-12PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-05-12Into forceComes into force (disposicion final primera)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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