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Article R342-23 of the French Tourism Code

The duties performed by the project manager referred to in article R 342-4 include at least : a) A description of the organisation of the project ; b) Verification that the project is suited to the terrain, particularly as regards the choice of location for stations and pylons and the type of rescue system; c) Verification of the overall consistency of the project design, including the conditions of use of…

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Article R342-24 of the French Tourism Code

When a ski lift uses a tunnel longer than 300 metres, the safety opinion mentioned in Article R. 472-4-5° of the town planning code is issued by a qualified body mentioned inarticle 4 of decree no. 2017-440 of 30 March 2017 on the safety of guided public transport, independent of the project owner, the project manager, the builder(s) and the operator of the installation.

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Article R342-25 of the French Tourism Code

During the construction or substantial modification of a ski lift, with the exception of drag lifts, the foundations, anchorages and superstructures of ski lifts, excluding moving parts or parts subject to wear and tear, are subject to a technical inspection covering their design and execution. This inspection is carried out by a technical inspector chosen by the project owner from among the inspectors approved in application of the provisions of…

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Article R342-26 of the French Tourism Code

The duties performed by the project manager provided for in article R. 342-4 include at least : a) Checking that the conveyor has been installed correctly; b) Checking that its safety systems are working properly and that, taking into account the technical and safety rules taken into account for its design and construction, it is compatible with the conditions foreseen for its operation; c) Drawing up a report; d) Issue…

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Article R342-28 of the French Tourism Code

When the application for authorisation to operate provided for in Article L. 342-17-1 concerns a conveyor belt that does not have the same technical characteristics and conditions of use as an already authorised conveyor belt, the Prefect shall apply, under article R. 472-18 of the town planning code, the opinion of the technical service for ski lifts and guided transport. This opinion, known as a “type opinion”, specifies in particular…

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Article R342-29 of the French Tourism Code

The file attached to the application for authorisation provided for in article R. 342-28 includes : a) The name of the project owner and operator ; b) A site plan on an appropriate scale showing the location or, where applicable, the locations chosen for the installation of the equipment and demonstrating that there is no natural risk; c) Identification of the appliance and its general description; d) Where applicable, the…

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Article D343-1 of the French Tourism Code

The rules relating to tourist facilities located on the farm or on its premises, those allowing furnished accommodation to be rented out, and the related services, are defined inarticle D. 722-4 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code, reproduced below: “Art. D. 722-4 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code. For the purposes of applying 1° of Article L. 722-1, tourist reception facilities are considered to be those providing furnished…

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