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Article R4227-13 of the French Labour Code

Signage indicates the way to the nearest exit and the way to the nearest safe waiting area or equivalent area. Other signs identify these areas.

Clearances that are not normally used as passageways during working hours are marked with the words “emergency exit”.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article R4227-13

Une signalisation indique le chemin vers la sortie la plus proche ainsi que le chemin vers l’espace d’attente sécurisé ou l’espace équivalent le plus proche. Une autre signalisation identifie ces espaces.


Les dégagements qui ne servent pas habituellement de passage pendant la période de travail sont signalés par la mention sortie de secours.

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