4. Calculation elements for supply pipes
In principle, water supply networks do not fall within the scope of the building sector, but rather within that of the VRD (Voirie et Réseaux Divers) or even Ponts et Chaussées. However, we feel it's worth mentioning them here, if only for the simple reason that most of the calculation methods applied in the building sector derive from them. What's more, it's not uncommon for building equipment to be accompanied by the external works on which it depends.
4.1 Drinking water consumption
Drinking water requirements have been assessed on the basis of usage. They differ according to location, season and type of activity. They are limited by extraction and production possibilities. The volume of drinking water required takes into account private domestic use and...
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Law 2006 – 1772 of December 30, 2006 on water and aquatic environments
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Code des collectivités locales – Articles R2224-6 to R2224-22-6
Code de la construction et de l'habitation – Articles L135-1 et R135-1 – Chapter V: Saving water consumption in buildings
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- Technical specifications for water installations for human consumption inside buildings – Part 1: General information - NF EN 806-1 - juin 2001
- Technical specifications for water installations for human consumption inside buildings – Part 1: General information - NF EN 806-1/A1 - décembre 2002
- Technical specifications for water installations for human consumption inside buildings – Part 2: Design - NF EN 806-2 -...
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