Directive 2014/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2014/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to lifts and safety components for lifts (recast) (Text with EEA relevance)

1.5. Machinery U.K.
1.5.1.All passenger lifts must have their own individual lift machinery. This requirement does not apply to lifts in which the counterweights are replaced by a second car.U.K.
1.5.2.The installer must ensure that the lift machinery and the associated devices of a lift are not accessible except for maintenance and in emergencies.U.K.