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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Expenditure

Article D5217-20

The metropolitan authority depreciates its fixed assets, including those made available or assigned:1° Intangible;2° Tangible, with the exception of road networks and installations for which depreciat…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Expenditure

Article D5217-23

Programme authorisations and commitment authorisations for unforeseen expenditure constitute chapters, respectively of the investment section and the operating section of budgets voted by nature and b…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Expenditure

Article D5217-22

The constitution of provisions for risks and charges is mandatory as soon as a risk arises. The recognition of depreciation is mandatory in the event of a loss of value of an asset.The President of th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Accommodation

Article R4228-29

Each couple has one bedroom. Each person or couple has their own bedding and furniture, which is kept clean and in good condition.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Accommodation

Article R4228-27

The habitable surface area and volume, within the meaning ofArticle R. 156-1 of the French Construction and Housing Code, of premises used for workers' accommodation may not be less than 6 square metr…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Accommodation

Article R4228-26

Workers may not be accommodated in premises used for industrial or commercial purposes.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Accommodation

Article R4228-28

The equipment and characteristics of the accommodation must be such as to maintain the interior temperature at at least 18°C and to avoid condensation and excessive temperatures. Electrical installati…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Powers.

Article R4532-23

The three levels of health and safety coordinator competence are: 1° Level 1: ability to coordinate all operations; 2° Level 2: ability to coordinate second and third category operations; 3° Level 3:…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Powers.

Article R4532-28

Competence may be extended to the phase for which it was not initially provided when the coordinator provides proof of acquiring the required professional experience. This professional experience is v…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Powers.

Article R4532-24

For operations in the first and second categories, the ability to coordinate is distinct for the design, study and development phase of the project and for the construction phase.

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