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Do they test for lead in old French Buildings?

At this time, depending on the age of a French building, it is tested for the presence of lead.

The diagnostics for lead in a French property (lead is called plomb in French) typically tests for the presence of lead in coatings such as paints. In addition, some very old French homes have lead water pipes.

The danger of lead in paint is that, for example, overtime pieces of paint may break off the paint and be consumed by children out of curiosity. Unfortunately, since lead has a sweet taste the child may swallow it and even eat more leading to lead poisoning.

Note: the diagnostics for lead that are done on a French apartment are only done on inside the apartment and do not test for the presence of lead in the common areas of the building. Verify this with your diagnostic technician.

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Date of Posting June 2022

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How long is the diagnostic for termites valid for a French property?

English Speaking French real estate agent advice

At this time, the test for termites in a French building is one of the tests that when required is only valid for six months. The test is done by a company who are not in the business of treating termites. The technician does a visual search of the property for traces of termites and their activity in a French property. Note: this period of validity could be changed verify by checking today.

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What year did they stop using asbestos amiante in French building construction?

Asbestos in French Properties

Asbestos is a microscopic mineral fiber used in buildings to insulate and to resist fire. Asbestos called ‘amiante’ in French has been prohibited from being used in building construction in France since the 1st of January 1997 because there is a risk of cancer for people who breath the dust of asbestos.

It is mandatory that all building built before July 1st 1997 in France are tested for asbestos.

Make sure you check to see the property you are buying does not contain asbestos.

If you have any concerns about the presence of asbestos in a French property you can consult a English speaking French notary or lawyer to obtain guidance.

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What is the Loi Carrez of a French property?

At this time, French properties that are co properties such as apartments, commercial space or certain homes in residences that are a minimum of 8m2 are impacted by the loi carrez. Loi is French for law, carrez is the last name of the person in the French government who proposed the law, his name Gilles Carrez. 

The ‘loi carrez’ is a measurement taken, for example, by a a digital measuring device like this  of the size of the space of your private French property. Once the space is measured deduction of certain areas in the property such as partitions, walls, steps, staircase, door areas etc are all taken off the total result measured and the  end result is certified by a technician as the loi carrez of the property.

According to the current rules, the loi carrez will not include in its total amount any areas in a co-property that are less than a height of 1.8 meters. It also does not include features like balconies and terrasses.

If you would like to know more of the legal details of Loi Carrez and how it impacts you when you buy a French property contact a French notary.

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What diagnostic reports do I get when I buy a French property?

When you are buying a French property there are certain diagnostic reports attached to the contract of purchase and sale. In general as of this date these reports are as follows:

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The measurement of surface of the French property according to the French legal measuring system for properties

Important note: at this time this is only required by law for French certain types of co-properties to be measured for their Loi Carrez. The loi carrez applies to apartments, commercial space and French houses in a residence (often called a domaine). If a house is in a housing development (lotissment) outside a domain the owner does not have to have the house legally measured. So buyers need to beware that a French house may not be the size its owners thinks it is. 

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The test for the presence of asbestos in the French house or apartment you are buying.  This test is obligatory for French buildings built before the first of July 1997.

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The test for the presence of termites in the French house or apartment you are buying.

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The test for lead (plomb) in the French house or apartment. Lead may be present for example in beautiful old window frames in a French home.

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The test for the energy efficiency of a French apartment or home plus  the presence of the emissions of gases. This is very valuable so you can estimate the cost of energy the French property will use each year.

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The test for the presence of natural risks in the area the French property is located. Risk of flooding, earthquakes etc.

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The test for the gas system and its functionality and safety.

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The test of the condition of the Electrical system in the French apartment or house you are buying. Particularly, how it is related to current norms and standards and its level of safety.

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The test for the presence of Mérule which is referring to dry rot caused by a parasite that grows in a moist environment.

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If appropriate, you will need to get a report on the condition of the septic tank associated with your French property.

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Make sure you are current with all the details relating to diagnostics required during the sale of a French property. Contact your French Notary.

Date of Article June 2013 make sure you check with your English speaking French notary if there are additional reports you must get at the time you read this article since there are planned updates to the diagnostic reports.

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