{"id":3246,"date":"2026-01-13T18:02:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levinson.fr\/?p=3246"},"modified":"2026-05-12T21:52:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T21:52:25","slug":"batiment-dhabitation-collectif","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/levinson.fr\/en\/batiment-dhabitation-collectif\/","title":{"rendered":"Publicly accessible establishment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>* Refer to the date the building permit application was filed<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"comp-m3ftyzrd\" class=\"Z_l5lU ku3DBC zQ9jDz comp-m3ftyzrd wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\">\n<h1>What rules must be followed for the design and operation of an ERP?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"comp-m6axt1dk\" class=\"KaEeLN comp-m6axt1dk\">\n<div class=\"\" data-mesh-id=\"comp-m6axt1dkinlineContent\" data-testid=\"inline-content\">\n<div data-mesh-id=\"comp-m6axt1dkinlineContent-gridContainer\" data-testid=\"mesh-container-content\">\n<div id=\"comp-m6axt1ek\" class=\"comp-m6axt1ek\">\n<div class=\"kaP1P7 wixui-collapsible-text AJg3Zp\" dir=\"ltr\" data-testid=\"ellipsis_text_viewer_root\">\n<div class=\"T8IooE k7dIZn\">\n<p data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1236\">Fire, evacuation impossible, smoke extraction system malfunctioning, alarm out of service, fire extinguishers not checked.<br data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1127\" \/>In an ERP system, every failure can have major human, regulatory, and financial consequences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1388\">Fire regulations impose specific obligations to protect the public, facilitate evacuation and limit the spread of a disaster.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1547\">However, many establishments still have critical anomalies detected during safety commissions or regulatory maintenance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1547\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"18pgvn5\" data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1580\">What is an ERP?<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1768\">An ERP is an Establishment Receiving the Public.<br data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1671\" \/>This refers to any building, premises or enclosure into which outside persons are admitted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1780\">Examples:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1965\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16gz8qy\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1793\">shops,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yfd84a\" data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1808\">restaurants,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"g2jxhy\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1818\">hotels,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v6j3tn\" data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1828\">schools,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11cvlrb\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1849\">medical practices,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r03uff\" data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1868\">gyms,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rp45rg\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1879\">town halls,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j86my\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1915\">warehouses with public access,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y0fiie\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1965\">condominiums with premises accessible to the public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"zsgasj\" data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2004\">\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"zsgasj\" data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2004\">The main obligations<\/h1>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10pzqa8\" data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2076\">Fire alarm<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2165\">The establishment must have an alarm system appropriate to its category and type.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9uc707\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2190\">Evacuation<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2281\">Exits and emergency exits must allow for a rapid and safe evacuation.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1f44auj\" data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2307\">Fire extinguishers<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2395\">Fire extinguishers appropriate to the risks must be installed and maintained periodically.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1xe6o40\" data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2431\">Security lighting<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2530\">Emergency lighting units (BAES) must ensure the marking and lighting of pathways in the event of a power outage.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1l5nij1\" data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2556\">Smoke extraction<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2641\">Smoke extraction systems must allow the evacuation of smoke and hot gases.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"zyg4cu\" data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2678\">Staff training<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2762\">Staff must be trained in fire safety instructions and evacuation procedures.<\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"10oij2f\" data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2794\">\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"10oij2f\" data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2794\">ERP categories<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2834\">Understanding ERP categories<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"3091\">\n<thead data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2898\">\n<tr data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2898\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2876\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2898\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Accommodation capacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3091\">\n<tr data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2949\">\n<td data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2926\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Category 1<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2949\">more than 1500 people<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2981\">\n<td data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2967\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2nd category<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2981\">701 to 1500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3012\">\n<td data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"2999\" data-col-size=\"sm\">3rd category<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3012\">301 to 700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3045\">\n<td data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3030\" data-col-size=\"sm\">4th category<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3045\">Up to 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3091\">\n<td data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3063\" data-col-size=\"sm\">5th category<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3091\">Below regulatory threshold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">Technical requirements vary depending on the category, activity and risks present in the establishment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1qbic2t\" data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3262\">\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1qbic2t\" data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3262\">Regulatory controls<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3425\">Fire safety equipment must be periodically inspected by qualified professionals:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3538\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zcxd8s\" data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3440\">Fire extinguishers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j4chn1\" data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3447\">Alarm<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16ypwnl\" data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3455\">BAES<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"51jhm4\" data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3470\">Smoke extraction<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dfjy1o\" data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3490\">Fire doors<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j4ewhq\" data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3497\">RIA<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4mvz2z\" data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3516\">Signaling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">Absent or irregular maintenance can be considered negligence in the event of a disaster.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"l0rx2e\" data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3718\">\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"l0rx2e\" data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3718\">The risks of non-compliance<\/h1>\n<ul data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3994\">\n<li data-section-id=\"m9t4aw\" data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3832\">unfavorable opinion from the safety commission<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12iihyv\" data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3860\">administrative closure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ykgjhe\" data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3895\">civil and criminal liability<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r4vm1v\" data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3930\">insurance company refusal to compensate<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8gfvzq\" data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"3958\">endangering the public<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eio222\" data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"3994\">rapid spread of a fire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"177fbrd\" data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4029\">\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"177fbrd\" data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4029\">Levinson Expertise<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4112\">We identify non-conformities before they become critical.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4112\">Our teams support ERPs in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4345\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1r3c2gb\" data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4191\">regulatory audits,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fjfl01\" data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4234\">fire equipment maintenance,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r1xmes\" data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4261\">compliance measures,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v9ohum\" data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4299\">monitoring of security records,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ep3407\" data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4345\">preparation for safety commissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4347\" data-end=\"4483\">Each field intervention is designed to detect invisible anomalies before they compromise the safety of the occupants.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4485\" data-end=\"4488\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1b1e4im\" data-start=\"4490\" data-end=\"4502\">SEO FAQ<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4533\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1tff2sb\" data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4593\">Is it mandatory for a public establishment (ERP) to have fire extinguishers?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4594\" data-end=\"4651\">Yes. Fire extinguishers are mandatory in all public access buildings.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"289dzg\" data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4701\">Who controls fire safety in a public access building (ERP)?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"4780\">The safety commission as well as specialized organizations and companies like Levinson.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1qpbxc0\" data-start=\"4782\" data-end=\"4841\">How often should the checks be carried out?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4913\">The frequency depends on the equipment and applicable regulations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1j9hodv\" data-start=\"4915\" data-end=\"4963\">Is a safety register mandatory?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4964\" data-end=\"5062\">Yes. 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