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In today's context of environmental urgency and economic crisis, prospective buyers and renters in both the residential and commercial sectors are looking for quality, energy-efficient buildings. They are looking for both good value and cost savings, even if it means investing more. Aware of the need to protect the planet, they are also turning more and more to eco-construction and eco-renovation.
Responsible building owners and developers are taking steps to meet these expectations and guarantee their customers the environmental and energy quality of their offerings. As a result, the construction industry is particularly concerned by this ethical, regulatory and economic trend.
Certifications are based on reference frameworks that draw on the work of associations or private bodies, and are carried out by an official, independent organization....
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Certifications for new housing
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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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