PPR RGA Ricourt: French Risk Prevention Plan Data

A 2020-10-15 update of geographical data for risk prevention plans (RPPs) under the French COVADIS standard. The data standard includes technical specifications for digital storage of geographical data represented in RPPs. The dataset is provided by the Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM) and relates to the PPR tool established by the Law of 22 July 1987.

Use Cases

• Mapping flood or fire hazard zones based on the geographical data referenced in risk prevention plans.
• Assessing land-use restrictions for development based on the legal framework of the PPR tool.
• Integrating standardized risk data into regional planning systems based on the COVADIS data standard.

Strengths

• Data adheres to the official COVADIS standard for digital storage of geographical risk data.
• Development and responsibility for RPPs lies with the French State, suggesting an authoritative source.
• Last update was recorded on 2020-10-15.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last updated 2020-10-15; freshness should be verified for current applications.

Provenance

Source

BUREAU DE RECHERCHES GÉOLOGIQUES ET MINIÈRES

Collection Method

Likely compiled as part of the state-mandated development of Risk Prevention Plans (RPPs).

Freshness

Last updated 2020-10-15 00:00:00

Geography

Likely France, specifically the area covered by the PPR RGA Ricourt plan.