Lead Exposure Risk Certificate
(CREP in french)
The Lead diagnosis has been compulsory since 2004 . It also makes it possible to identify situations of risk of infant poisoning or deterioration of housing.
Owners who have obtained a building permit before January 1, 1949, must provide buyers with a Lead Exposure Risk Certificate (CREP in french).
In the presence of Lead in the paintings, its period of validity is 1 year for a sale , it is unlimited when there is none.
In some cases of extreme deterioration , this can go as far as an obligation to carry out renovation work.
Additional information :
Regulatory texts :
Code de la santé publique : article R1334-10 à R1334-12 :
Réalisation du diagnostic
Code de la santé publique : article L1334-9 :
Conséquences en cas de présence de plomb
Constat de risque d'exposition au plomb