Article R4215-12 of the French Labour Code
November 4, 2023
In premises or locations where there is a risk of fire or explosion, electrical installations are designed and built with these risks in mind.
In premises or locations where there is a risk of fire or explosion, electrical installations are designed and built with these risks in mind.
Premises or locations reserved for the production, conversion or distribution of electricity, known as electrical service premises or locations, are designed and built in such a way as to ensure both: 1° Accessibility to equipment and ease of movement; 2° Protection against electric shock; 3° Prevention of the risk of burns and fire; 4° Prevention of the risk of the appearance of a toxic or asphyxiating atmosphere caused by the…
The references of the approved installation standards applicable to electrical installations are published in the Journal officiel de la République française by order of the ministers responsible for labour, agriculture and construction. An order by these same ministers may declare a provision contained in these standards inapplicable if it does not meet or contravenes the requirements of this chapter.
Electrical installations, carried out in accordance with the corresponding provisions of the installation standards mentioned in Article R. 4215-14 and their application guides, are deemed to meet the requirements of this chapter.
Electrical equipment used for disconnection, protection against overcurrents and protection against electric shocks complies either with the approved French standards applicable to it, or with the technical specifications of legislation in another Member State of the European Union or of a State party to the Agreement establishing the European Economic Area, ensuring an equivalent level of safety.
Emergency lighting systems are designed and installed in accordance with the provisions of the order provided for in article R. 4227-14.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to high-rise buildings, within the meaning of the Construction and Housing Code, for which special provisions apply.They do not preclude more stringent provisions for establishments open to the public, within the meaning of article R. 143-2 of the Construction and Housing Code, or for residential buildings.
Buildings and premises must be designed and constructed in such a way as to allow, in the event of a disaster : 1° the rapid evacuation of all occupants or their delayed evacuation, where this is made necessary, in conditions of maximum safety ; 2° Access from outside and intervention by the emergency services and fire-fighters; 3° Limiting the spread of fire inside and outside buildings.
Workplaces in new buildings or in new parts of such buildings are provided with safe waiting areas or equivalent areas on each level, the number and capacity of which vary according to the layout of the workplace and the number of disabled people likely to be present. Safe waiting areas are areas or premises designed and fitted out to protect disabled people who need outside help to evacuate from the…
The following is equivalent to a secure waiting area, provided that it offers the same accessibility and protection as those mentioned in the second paragraph of Article R. 4216-2-1 : 1° The landing of a staircase mentioned in Article R. 4216-26, if it is equipped with fire doors rated at one hour; 2° The waiting room of a lift mentioned in article R. 4216-26, if it is equipped with fire…
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