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

Article R4215-3

…d R. 4226-11 ;2° In the event of an insulation fault, no earth presents, with another earth or a conducting element, a potential difference which is dangerous for workers.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Lighting

Article R4223-3

As far as possible, workplaces should have sufficient natural light.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Principles and definitions

Article R4222-3

…air taken from the open air away from sources of pollution; 2° Recycled air: air taken and reintroduced into a room or group of rooms. Air taken outside pollutant collection points and reintroduced…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R4216-3

Buildings and premises are insulated from those occupied by third parties in accordance with the provisions applicable to the latter.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 9: Exemptions from the administrative authority

Article R4216-32

The Regional Director for Business, Competition, Consumption, Labour and Employment may waive part of the application of the provisions of this chapter, particularly in the case of the redevelopment o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Alarm systems

Article R4227-36

…It is audible from any point in the building for the time required for evacuation, with a minimum duration of five minutes.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Explosion prevention

Article R4216-31

Buildings and premises are designed and constructed in such a way as to comply with the provisions relating to explosion prevention set out in articles R. 4227-42 to R. 4227-54.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 9: Exemptions from the administrative authority

Article R4216-33

The exemption is granted after investigation by the labour inspector. It is granted after receiving the opinion of: 1° The social and economic committee; 2° The central safety committee or the departm…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Extinguishing media

Article R4227-32

When necessary, a quantity of sand or loose earth proportionate to the size of the establishment, the layout of the premises and the nature of the work carried out is kept close to the work areas, wit…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Characteristics of workplaces

Article R4224-3

Indoor and outdoor workplaces are laid out in such a way as to allow safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles.

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