Prior to the adoption of an order for the treatment of insalubrity in application ofarticle L. 511-11 of the Code de la construction et de l’habitation, the competent authority may refer the matter to the Conseil départemental de l’environnement et des risques sanitaires et technologiques for an opinion.
When consulted in this regard, the council may meet in a specialised formation, chaired by the Prefect and comprising :
1° Two representatives of government departments and the Director General of the Regional Health Agency or his representative;
2° Two representatives of local authorities;
3° Three representatives of associations and bodies, including one representative of users’ associations and one representative of the building industry;
4° Two qualified persons, one of whom is a doctor.