According to Articles 2 and 3 of the Measures for the Administration of Special Maintenance Funds for Residential Buildings, the special maintenance funds for residential buildings should be used for the maintenance, renewal and transformation of residential buildings and facilities after the warranty period expires. The warranty period of the elevator is 2 years, so the elevator can only use the maintenance fund after 2 years.

Owners' committees have been set up in residential areas. When maintenance is needed, the owners' committee may apply. If not, it can also be proposed by the property management company or individual owners.