PURPOSE: the approximation of Member States’ minimum requirements regarding the security of
PROPOSED ACT: Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council
CONTENT : This proposal for a Directive concerns the approximation of Member States’ legislation legislation in regard to minimum requirements for the safety of lifts and is intended to replace Directive 84/529/EEC and its subsequent amended versions.
The proposed Directive should
apply to all types of lifts equipping permanent constructions, given that
they are able to satisfy the essential safety requirements (laid down in
Annex I).
Prior to placing of the lift on the market, the Directive provides for:
- The submission of safety components, as well as the lift to a ‘CE test’ or a complete quality safety assurance check ;
- The placing of the ‘CE’ mark on each product manufactured;
- The keeping of a copy of the certificate of conformity.
The Commission would be assisted by the committee established by Directive 83/189/EEC, to which any question relating to the implementation and practical application of this current Directive may be referred.
The completed implementation of the current Directive is envisaged for 1 January 1998.