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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Characteristic features of residential premises

Article R1331-20

The dwelling's living and utility rooms have sufficient and continuous ceiling height for the required surface area to enable them to be occupied without risk. A ceiling height of 2.20 metres or more…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter V: Consolidated and combined financial statements

Article R345-1

Subject to the provisions of this chapter and the accounting requirements defined by the Autorité des normes comptables, the consolidated or combined financial statements referred to in Article L 345-…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-6

The means of transmitting documents and information chosen by the purchaser shall be accessible, without discrimination, to all economic operators and may not have the effect of restricting the access…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-7

The transmission, exchange and storage of information shall be carried out in such a way as to ensure the integrity of the data, the confidentiality of applications and tenders and to guarantee that t…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-9

In all contract award procedures, communications and exchanges of information carried out in application of this Book may be carried out by electronic means of communication or by the production of ph…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-11

The purchaser may authorise or require the transmission of applications or tenders by electronic means.The method of transmission of applications or tenders shall be indicated in the call for tenders…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-17

The purchaser may, if necessary, require the use of tools and devices which are not commonly available, such as electronic building data modelling tools or similar tools. In such cases, the purchaser…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-18

The purchaser is deemed to offer other appropriate means of access in all of the following cases: 1° When it offers free, unrestricted, full and direct access by electronic means to the tools and devi…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-12

In cases where electronic transmission is an option given to candidates or tenderers and in those where it is compulsory, the purchaser shall ensure the confidentiality and security of transactions, i…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-13

The cost of access to the computer network shall be borne by each candidate or tenderer.

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