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Pascale MAES: Freelance journalist specializing in building energy efficiency and performance
INTRODUCTION
Certifications and labels are tools that enable owners, developers and builders of single-family homes to enhance the quality of their constructions or renovations, particularly in terms of environmental and energy efficiency. The requirements of these standards, which must be met to obtain certification or a label, serve as a guideline for professionals wishing to improve their design, management and construction practices. This article presents the various certifications applicable to new builds (Qualibat, Habitat & Environnement, NF Logement, NF Maison Individuelle...) or renovations (Patrimoine Habitat, Patrimoine Copropriété, Maison Rénovée...) of apartment blocks, detached houses and tertiary buildings (NF HQE). It also details energy labels such as Effinergie+, PassivHaus, Minergie and Bepos.
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Standards and norms
- Thermal studies and energy balances for new housing – Quality and service associated with thermal studies and energy balances for multi-family housing and single-family homes - NF P03-310 - 02-07
- Exigences générales relatives aux organismes procédant à la certification de produits - NF EN 45011 - 05-98
Regulations
Law no. 90-1130 of December 19, 1990 creating the French Environment and Energy Management Agency.
Law no. 90-1129 of December 19, 1990 on single-family home construction contracts.
Arrêté du 26 octobre 2010 relatif aux caractéristiques thermiques et aux exigences de performance énergétique des bâtiments nouveaux et des parties nouvelles de bâtiments.
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Organizations
COFRAC – French Accreditation Committee https://www.cofrac.fr
ADEME – French Environment and Energy Management Agency http://ww.ademe.fr
Qualibat – Qualification and certification of construction companies
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