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Chapter III: Technical requirements applicable before work is carried out

Article R4533-1 of the French Labour Code

Where the value of a building construction project exceeds 760,000 euros, at least one part of the site relating to this project must have road access, a connection to the drinking water and electricity distribution networks and waste disposal under conditions such that the premises intended for the site workers comply with the provisions applicable to them in terms of health and safety at work. The project owner takes the…

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Article R4533-2 of the French Labour Code

A site access road is built to allow vehicles and pedestrians to reach at least one point within the site perimeter. This road is extended into the site by other roads allowing workers to access the areas where the various premises intended for them are installed. Access roads must be passable at all times. Rainwater is drained and evacuated. These routes are adequately lit.

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Article R4533-6 of the French Labour Code

The Regional Director for Business, Competition, Consumption, Labour and Employment may, at the request of the project owner, exceptionally grant exemptions from: 1° The access rules provided for in article R. 4533-2 when the configuration of the worksite or its isolation prevents either the construction of all or part of the roads provided for in that article, or compliance with the conditions laid down therein; 2° To the connection rules…

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Article R4533-7 of the French Labour Code

Exemptions granted by the Regional Director of Companies, Competition, Consumption, Labour and Employment are subject to the implementation of compensatory health and safety measures. They are issued after consultation with the Organisme professionnel de prévention du bâtiment et des travaux publics. They set the duration of their application.

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