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6. Certifications for commercial buildings
Certivéa, a subsidiary of CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment), is accredited by Cofrac to issue environmental certifications for non-residential buildings. The aim of these certifications is to distinguish and enhance the environmental, energy, health and comfort performance of tertiary sector buildings, whether private or public, under construction, renovation or in operation; they also apply to sports facilities. They assess not only building performance, but also the way in which operations are managed.
These certifications can be supplemented by an energy label to highlight their energy performance, or a "bio-sourced" label testifying to the integration of eco-materials in construction.
6.1 NF HQE Bâtiments Tertiaires certification – New...
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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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