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Article R1331-41 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

No objects or rubbish shall be thrown outside residential premises or in the vicinity thereof. The storage or accumulation of rubbish, objects or various substances likely to cause an unhealthy environment, an accident or a risk of epidemic, in particular by attracting and encouraging the proliferation of animals that are a nuisance to human health, is prohibited. Domestic composting systems for bio-waste are permitted, provided that they do not cause…

Article R1331-42 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

It is forbidden to keep and maintain inside residential premises, including their outbuildings, animals of any species which, due to their number, behaviour or state of health, are likely to have negative effects on the health or safety of people or to harm the hygiene of the premises.

Article R1331-43 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The interior and exterior of the premises are clean and well maintained.

Article R1331-44 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

All walls, equipment, pipes, gutters and joinery are checked for leaks, and cellar and attic ventilation is ensured at all times. The causes of damp and mould are identified and remedied as quickly as possible.

Article R1331-45 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

All necessary measures are taken to prevent the proliferation of animals that are a nuisance to human health, in particular bedbugs, in residential premises and, if necessary and as a matter of urgency, to remedy the situation, in particular by clearing, cleaning, disinfecting, rodent-removal and disinsectisation of premises using biological or physical processes. The treatment of residential premises with a view to deodorising, disinfecting or disinsectising them using processes which…

Article R1331-46 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Buildings housing residential premises and their surroundings, as well as the communal areas of apartment blocks, must be properly maintained, in particular by carrying out the necessary measures and work on a regular basis, at the expense of those responsible for this obligation. Any unforeseen deterioration likely to have an adverse effect on the health and safety of persons shall be immediately repaired, at least temporarily.

Article R1331-47 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Roofs and terraces, walls and their renderings, partitions, ceilings, floors, windows, skylights, doors, meter locations and pipe and network ducts are regularly maintained to prevent water seepage and fumes, while respecting essential ventilation systems. Grids, grates and skylights are cleaned and checked to ensure that they fulfil their function at all times.

Article R1331-48 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Green walls and roofs are designed to prevent plants and their containers from falling over, openings from becoming blocked and any excess humidity that could create the risk of short circuits or encourage the proliferation of animals that are harmful to human health, as well as the appearance of mould. They are regularly cleaned, maintained and inspected.

Article R1331-49 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The demolition of a building is preceded by a rat and pigeon control operation. If this demolition reveals the presence of dangerous solid or liquid products, in particular vats or tanks containing flammable or toxic liquids, it is halted until these products are removed and the installations are neutralised by decontamination or removed.

Article R1331-50 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The communal areas of an apartment building are accessible and maintained in a clean, functional and well-maintained condition. Each courtyard or small courtyard is accessible from a communal area and is equipped with a water connection.

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Article R1331-41 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-42 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-43 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-44 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-45 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-46 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-47 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-48 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-49 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-50 of the French Public Health Code

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