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Article R4216-14 of the French Labour Code

Natural smoke extraction systems consist of one or more openings at the top and bottom communicating with the outside, for smoke extraction and air supply.
The total surface area of the smoke extraction sections must be greater than one hundredth of the surface area of the premises served, with a minimum of one square metre. The same applies to the air supply.
Each opening device of the smoke extraction system must be easy to operate from the floor.

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Article R4216-14


Les dispositifs de désenfumage naturel sont constitués en partie haute et en partie basse d’une ou plusieurs ouvertures communiquant avec l’extérieur, en vue de l’évacuation des fumées et l’amenée d’air.
La surface totale des sections d’évacuation des fumées est supérieure au centième de la superficie du local desservi avec un minimum de un mètre carré. Il en est de même pour celle des amenées d’air.
Chaque dispositif d’ouverture du dispositif de désenfumage est aisément manoeuvrable à partir du plancher.

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