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Article R1331-64 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Occupants and operators of furnished or furnished accommodation, premises used for collective accommodation and tourist accommodation shall take all precautions to prevent the appearance and development of animals that are harmful to human health. Where it has not been possible to avoid the development of such animals and in order to prevent any proliferation, the operators of furnished or furnished accommodation, premises used for collective accommodation and tourist accommodation shall…

Article R1331-65 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Tourist accommodation not mentioned in 5° of article R. 1331-14 may be made available to visiting customers who do not elect domicile there and who are staying there on a daily, weekly or monthly rental basis under the following conditions: 1° It must have a minimum ceiling height that allows the occupant to move around without risk, and to move freely and easily within the accommodation; 2° It must be…

Article R1331-66 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Combustion fireplaces, heating appliances, solid fuel-fired cooking appliances and hot water production appliances are subject to periodic maintenance under the conditions laid down in this section. By way of derogation from the first paragraph, solid fuel open fireplaces are not subject to the maintenance requirements laid down in this section, but their users must keep them in good working order and clean. The internal or external flues, whether fixed or…

Article R1331-67 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Maintenance includes cleaning, checking that the combustion appliance is working properly and, if necessary, adjusting it, as well as checking the pipes used to distribute heat and supply combustion air.

Article R1331-68 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Maintenance is carried out at least every twelve months. In the event of replacement or initial installation, the first service shall be carried out within twelve months of such replacement or initial installation. By way of derogation from the first paragraph, if the appliance is not used at all for at least twelve months, no maintenance is required during this period. At the end of such a period, maintenance is…

Article R1331-69 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Notwithstanding this paragraph, the provisions relating to boiler maintenance are set out in Articles R. 224-41-4 to R. 224-41-9 of the Environment Code.

Article R1331-70 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Chimney sweeping involves the cleaning, by direct mechanical action, of the inside wall of the flue, in order to remove soot and deposits and ensure that the entire length of the flue, including connecting pipes or flues, is clean. The stumps and accessories of the flue or ventilation ducts, such as aspirators, bolsters, etc., are checked during chimney sweeps and repaired if necessary. The use of fire or explosives is…

Article R1331-71 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Chimneys and flue pipes must be swept at least every twelve months. The decrees mentioned in article L. 1311-2 may stipulate that chimney sweeping is to be carried out several times a year, including once during the heating period. In the case of collective appliances, the flues are swept at least every six months, including once during the heating period. However, when a collective appliance is powered exclusively by gaseous…

Article R1331-72 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The necessary devices to allow access to all parts of the flue and ventilation ducts must be installed and maintained in good working order to allow maintenance and sweeping operations.

Article R1331-73 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

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…

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Article R1331-64 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-65 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-66 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-67 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-68 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-69 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-70 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-71 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-72 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1331-73 of the French Public Health Code

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