French Business Law - French Legislation

Article R1334-24 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Analyses of materials and products likely to contain asbestos are carried out by an accredited body meeting the requirements defined by an order of the Minister for Health. This order specifies in particular the skills of the people responsible for carrying out the analyses and the methods that must be used to verify the presence of asbestos in the material or product. Accredited bodies are deemed to have fulfilled the…

Article R1334-25 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Air dust measurements include air sampling and the analysis and counting of asbestos fibres. They are carried out in accordance with procedures defined by order of the ministers responsible for construction, health and labour. These measurements are carried out by accredited organisations, which submit an annual activity report to the Minister for Health. An order by the ministers responsible for health and labour defines the terms and conditions of accreditation…

Article R1334-26 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The articles in this sub-section apply to the owners of the buildings mentioned in articles R. 1334-16 to R. 1334-18.

Article R1334-27 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The owner implements the recommendations mentioned in article R. 1334-20 as follows: 1° The periodic assessment of the state of preservation of materials and products on list A containing asbestos is carried out within a maximum of three years from the date on which the owner receives the survey report or the results of the last assessment of the state of preservation, or when any substantial change is made to…

Article R1334-28 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

If the level of dust measured in the air in application of article R. 1334-27 is less than or equal to the value of five fibres per litre, the owner shall have the periodic assessment of the state of conservation of list A materials and products containing asbestos provided for in article R. 1334-20 carried out, within a maximum period of three years from the date of submission of the…

Article R1334-29 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The removal or containment work referred to in this sub-section must be completed within thirty-six months of the date on which the owner receives the identification report or the results of the dust measurements or the last assessment of the state of preservation. During the period preceding the work, appropriate precautionary measures are implemented to reduce the exposure of occupants and to keep it as low as possible, and in…

Article R1334-29-1 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

In municipalities with naturally asbestos-rich areas, exemptions may be granted from the obligation to measure dust levels and, where applicable, to carry out the work provided for in articles R. 1334-27 and R. 1334-28 , as well as from the obligation to measure dust levels following completion of the work, as provided for in article R. 1334-29-3. The list of municipalities concerned and the terms and conditions of this derogation…

Article R1334-29-2 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

I. – Notwithstanding the provisions of article R. 1334-29, the deadline for completion of the work may, at the owner’s request, be extended for work concerning the high-rise buildings mentioned in article R. 122-2 of the Code de la construction et de l’habitation and establishments open to the public defined in article R. 123-2 of this same code, classified in the first to third categories within the meaning of article…

Article R1334-29-3 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

I. – On completion of the removal or containment work on materials and products in list A mentioned in article R. 1334-29, the owner shall have a person mentioned in the first paragraph of article R. 1334-23 carry out a visual examination of the condition of the treated surfaces before any return to the treated premises. He shall also have a measurement taken of the level of dust in the…

Article R1334-29-4 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

I. – Owners of private portions of apartment blocks must compile, keep and update a file entitled “asbestos file – private portions” containing the following information and documents: 1° The report on the location of list A materials and products containing asbestos; 2° Where applicable, the date, nature, location and results of periodic assessments of the state of preservation, dust measurements, removal or containment work on list A materials and…

Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

French Public Health Code

Article R1334-24 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1334-25 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1334-26 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1334-27 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1334-28 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1334-29 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1334-29-1 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1334-29-2 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1334-29-3 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1334-29-4 of the French Public Health Code

Contact a French lawyer now

Contact a French Business Lawyer

Do you need French-law advice?
Contact our Lawyers in France.

Call + 33 1 84 88 31 00.

Our attorneys will contact you promptly within 24h. All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to attorneys only, and will remain confidential.

We Solve Legal & Tax Issues in France

French Public Health Code

Contact a French lawyer now

Contact a French Business Lawyer

Do you need French-law advice? Contact our Lawyers in France.

Our attorneys will contact you promptly within 24h. All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to attorneys only, and will remain confidential.

We Solve Legal & Tax Issues in France

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

Do you need French-law advice?
Contact our Lawyers in France.