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Health & Safety Legislation

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
Code du travailLabour Code, articles L4121-1 to L4121-5 define employer obligations.Workplace H&S
Article L. 4121-1Employer's general obligation to ensure safety and protect health.Workplace H&S
Articles R4121-1 à R4121-4Provisions for the mandatory "Document unique" (single risk assessment).Risk Assessment

Fire Safety Legislation

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
Code de la construction et de l'habitationBuilding and housing code.Fire Safety (Buildings)
Règlement de sécurité contre l'incendie (ERP)Fire safety regulations for establishments open to the public.Fire Safety
Arrêtés préfectorauxPrefectoral orders for specific events.Event Safety

Event Safety & Licensing

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
Code de la sécurité intérieureInternal security code.Event Security
Code général des collectivités territorialesGeneral code of local authorities.Event Licensing
Déclaration préalableMandatory pre-declaration for events with amplified music or over 500 attendees.Event Licensing

Data Protection

Legislation Details
Loi n° 78-17 du 6 janvier 1978 (Loi Informatique et Libertés)French data protection law, modernised to implement GDPR.

Regulatory Bodies