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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R4216-2

…d premises must be designed and constructed in such a way as to allow, in the event of a disaster : 1° the rapid evacuation of all occupants or their delayed evacuation, where this is made necessary,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Requirements relating to the design and installation of electrical installations

Article R4215-13

…s electrical service premises or locations, are designed and built in such a way as to ensure both: 1° Accessibility to equipment and ease of movement; 2° Protection against electric shock; 3° Prevent…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Requirements relating to the design and installation of electrical installations

Article R4215-3

The installations are designed and built in such a way that : 1° No dangerous active part is accessible to workers, except in premises and locations where there is a particular risk of electric shock,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Clearances

Article R4227-6

Doors must comply with the following requirements: 1° Doors likely to be used to evacuate more than fifty people must open in the direction of exit; 2° Doors forming part of the regulatory clearances…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Maintenance, servicing and checks

Article R4224-17-1

…stablishment, the employer shall ensure that the owner takes the necessary measures to comply with :1° The provisions of articles R. 134-6 to R. 134-13 of the Construction and Housing Code relating to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Lighting

Article R4223-1

The provisions of this section lay down the rules relating to lighting and illumination: 1° of work premises and their ancillary areas, in particular passageways and stairways; 2° of outside areas whe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-49

Where explosive atmospheres may form in quantities likely to present a risk to the health and safety of workers or other persons, the employer shall take the necessary measures to ensure that: 1° The…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Fire safety instructions

Article R4227-38

The fire safety instructions indicate : 1° The extinguishing and emergency equipment in the premises or in the vicinity ; 2° The persons responsible for putting this equipment into action; 3° For each…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Space heating

Article R4227-15

…e provisions of this section apply without prejudice to the application of regulations relating to: 1° Fixed installations for heating and the supply of hot water; 2° Fuel gas and liquefied hydrocarbo…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Storage or handling of flammable substances

Article R4216-21

Buildings and premises are designed and constructed in such a way as to comply with: 1° The provisions relating to the prevention of explosions set out in articles R. 4227-42 et seq.; 2° The provision…

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