Article R1331-73 of the French Public Health Code
In the case of individual fireplaces and appliances, maintenance and sweeping are carried out at the occupant’s initiative, unless otherwise stipulated in the lease. In the case of collective fireplaces and appliances, maintenance and chimney sweeping are carried out at the initiative of the owner, the co-owners’ association or, if an agreement so provides, the building operator. Occupants must be given sufficient notice of the visit of the professionals responsible…