The Directive on Lifts 95/16/EC (Annex I, art. 2) states that "a lift must be designed and constructed to prevent the risk of crushing when the car is in one of its extreme positions. The objective must be achieved by means of free space or refuge beyond the extreme positions. However, in specific cases, in affording Member States the possibility of giving prior approval, particularly in existing buildings, where this solution is impossible to fulfil, other appropriate means may be provided to avoid this risk". It is so possible to install lifts with reduced pit and/or headroom in compliance with Directive on Lifts.