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Article R4227-29 of the French Labour Code

First aid against fire is provided by a sufficient number of fire extinguishers maintained in good working order.
There is at least one portable water spray extinguisher with a minimum capacity of 6 litres for every 200 square metres of floor space.
There is at least one appliance per level.
Where premises present particular fire risks, particularly electrical risks, they are equipped with fire extinguishers of a number and type appropriate to the risks.

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Article R4227-29


Le premier secours contre l’incendie est assuré par des extincteurs en nombre suffisant et maintenus en bon état de fonctionnement.
Il existe au moins un extincteur portatif à eau pulvérisée d’une capacité minimale de 6 litres pour 200 mètres carrés de plancher.
Il existe au moins un appareil par niveau.
Lorsque les locaux présentent des risques d’incendie particuliers, notamment des risques électriques, ils sont dotés d’extincteurs dont le nombre et le type sont appropriés aux risques.

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