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Article L1424-86 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The fire and rescue service is placed for employment under the authority of the president of the territorial council or the representative of the State, acting within the framework of their respective police powers.

To carry out the prevention missions for which they are responsible, particularly with regard to the regulations applicable to fire and panic risks in establishments open to the public, the president of the territorial council and the representative of the State have at their disposal the resources falling within the remit of the fire and rescue service.

The resources of the fire and rescue service dedicated to prevention actions are defined by the territorial council taking into account the number of establishments covered by the regulations applicable to fire and panic risks in establishments open to the public.

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Article L1424-86

Le service d’incendie et de secours est placé pour emploi sous l’autorité du président du conseil territorial ou du représentant de l’Etat, agissant dans le cadre de leurs pouvoirs de police respectifs.

Pour assurer les missions de prévention qui leur incombent, notamment en ce qui concerne la réglementation applicable aux risques d’incendie et de panique dans les établissements recevant du public, le président du conseil territorial et le représentant de l’Etat disposent des moyens relevant du service d’incendie et de secours.

Les moyens du service d’incendie et de secours consacrés aux actions de prévention sont définis par le conseil territorial en tenant compte du nombre des établissements relevant de la réglementation applicable aux risques d’incendie et de panique dans les établissements recevant du public.

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