2. Materials
2.1 Building materials
2.1.1 Impact on the environment
The manufacture of a construction product has an impact on the environment, from the extraction of raw materials to its end-of-life. It can also have an impact on the health of occupants.
To assess the environmental impact of manufacturing a product or piece of equipment, the most appropriate method is LCA (life cycle assessment), carried out in compliance with standards established at national or international level (in particular the...
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Standards and norms
- Environmental quality of construction products – Environmental and health declaration for construction products - NF P01-010 - Décembre 2004
- Contribution of building structures to sustainable development – Environmental product declarations – Rules governing construction product categories - NF EN 15804+A1 - Avril 2004
- Contribution of building structures to sustainable development – Environmental product...
Regulations
Decree no. 2011-321 of March 23, 2011 on the labeling of construction products, wall or floor coverings and paints and varnishes on their volatile pollutant emissions.
Decree no. 2013-1264 of December 23, 2013 on the environmental declaration of certain construction products intended for use in building works.
Decree no. 2020-1609 of December 17, 2020 on energy performance...
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