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1. A policy built up since the late 90s
Indoor air quality (IAQ), an integral part of the notion of environmental health, entered the national debate at the end of the 90s, well after the issue of outdoor air pollution, which had been addressed by public policy since the 60s. The scandal surrounding asbestos, a natural carcinogenic fibre widely used in buildings up until the 90s, contributed significantly to this collective awareness.
In this respect, the 1997 law on air and the rational use of energy (Loi Laure) laid the foundations for public action in the field of air quality, notably in Article L. 220-1, revised in 2010 by decree, which specifies that the "recognized right of everyone to breathe air that is not harmful to their health" is the responsibility of all, including the State, local authorities and their public establishments. Since then, the Environment Code has been the main source of regulations...
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A policy built up since the late 90s
Definitions and resources
Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Contribution of building structures to sustainable development – Environmental product declarations – Rules governing construction product categories. - NF EN 15804+A1 - 2014
- Contribution of building structures to sustainable development – Environmental product declarations – Rules governing construction product categories – National supplement to NF EN 15804+A1. - NF EN 15804/CN - 2016
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Regulations
Guidelines
Council Directive 96/29/EURATOM of May 13, 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation.
Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM of December 5, 2013 laying down basic safety standards for health protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionizing...
Websites
Ministry of Ecological Transition and Solidarity website page dedicated to the PNSE :
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Organizations – Federations – Associations (non-exhaustive list)
Indoor Air Quality Observatory (OQAI) :
Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) :
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