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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Election documents

Article R2122-49

A voter identification document is issued for each ballot to every voter on the electoral roll. The cost of producing and sending electoral documents is borne by the State.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 5: Transfers of property, rights and obligations

Article R5215-4

The operations decided upon, other than those mentioned in article R. 5215-5, which have received a start of execution constituted by the legal act creating between the contractor and the project mana…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-44

When the natural ventilation of a gallery being excavated is insufficient, the atmosphere is purified by means of a mechanical ventilation system. This ventilation system ensures a minimum air flow of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-45

In underground galleries being excavated where explosives are used, ventilation is carried out under the following conditions: 1° At least 200 litres of air per second per square metre of the largest…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-49

In underground galleries and shafts where there is a risk of gas emanating and forming a detonating mixture with the air, the use of lamps or equipment burning naked flame is prohibited.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-46

Where internal combustion engines are used or noxious fumes are emitted, the minimum quantities of air to be introduced under articles R. 4534-44 and R. 4534-45 are increased so that air quality remai…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-48

When explosives are used or when work is carried out in ground containing free silica, the spoil is watered.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-47

When a gallery is drilled or a shaft is sunk in rock containing free silica, only water-injected foils or foils fitted with an effective dry dust collection device are used. Instructions indicate the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-43

The quality of the air in underground galleries and shafts must be compatible with the health and safety of workers.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Authorisation to occupy the public domain constituting rights in rem

Article L1311-5

I. - Local authorities may issue authorisations for temporary occupation of their public property, constituting rights in rem, with a view to carrying out an operation of general interest falling with…

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