Book III: Health protection and the environment

Drinking water is supplied by a public distribution network, a spring or a private well under the conditions set out in articles L. 1321-4 and L. 1321-7.

The wastewater drainage system is in good working order, perfectly watertight and presents no disorder or risk to health or the environment.

The hot water point is adequately supplied at all times of the day and night. This obligation does not apply to homes located in communities governed byArticle 73 of the French Constitution.

I.-The shower room has a washbasin and a bath or shower. The lavatory may form a single room with the shower room. The materials used for the floors, walls and ceilings of the shower room and lavatory, as well as their sanitary fittings, are easy to clean and the floors are waterproof. The shower room and lavatory have a permanent supply of water, both hot and cold water for the…

The electrical installation is secure and includes a general cut-off device for the power supply in the home.

The heating system must be fixed, adapted to the characteristics of the dwelling, in particular its insulation and fittings, and must ensure that its occupants are comfortable in cold weather. This obligation does not apply to dwellings located in local authorities governed byArticle 73 of the French Constitution. Equipment such as barbecues, mobile gas stoves and braziers may not be used for supplementary heating.

The dwelling has a functional and adequate heat regulation system, which can be provided by various means such as thermal insulation, the presence of shutters, the possibility of night ventilation, the existence of a puits provençal, or a combination of these.

Air renewal, which includes the removal of stale air and humidity and the supply of fresh air, is carried out by means of ventilation through windows and doors and, where appropriate, by natural or mechanical ventilation systems or any other device. Any draughts created by these devices and systems and the discharge of stale air do not have an adverse effect on people’s health. Air renewal systems must be maintained…

Light in rooms intended for sleeping or where people normally sleep is kept out by shutters or blinds or by a device with an equivalent effect.

When installations, equipment and devices in the dwelling or common areas are modified, replaced or added, they are selected and installed so as to reduce to a minimum the noise and vibrations they are likely to cause.