Sign a PV installation compliance certificate online, in 2 minutes
Photovoltaic installation compliance certificate (Standard NF C 15-712-1, DTU 65.13, ten-year certificate) signed online with full legal value. Compliant with applicable standards, eIDAS AES signature, 10-year archiving aligned with ten-year warranty.
- Legal framework
- Standard NF C 15-712-1 and DTU 65.13
- Signature level
- Recommended eIDAS AES
- Legal archiving
- 10 years + ten-year warranty duration
What is a PV installation compliance certificate?
The photovoltaic installation compliance certificate is the supplementary document to the Consuel visa, signed by the RGE QualiPV installer to certify that the installation complies with applicable technical standards: Standard NF C 15-712-1 (low-voltage PV installations ≤ 250 kVA), DTU 65.13 (PV waterproofing in building integration), DTU 43.1 (roof waterproofing), UTE Guide C 15-712-3 (connection). This certificate is required by insurers to activate the ten-year warranty (art. 1792 Civil Code) and by MaPrimeRénov' / CEE / eco-PTZ to validate eligibility for assistance. It is signed by the RGE QualiPV installer and countersigned by the client upon receipt of the installation.
Why sign the PV installation compliance certificate electronically?
Required by ten-year insurers
Without a compliance certificate, the ten-year insurer may refuse coverage in case of damage (fire, water infiltration, module defect). The signed certificate binds the RGE QualiPV installer to compliance with standards — a pillar of the ten-year warranty (art. 1792 Civil Code).
Bi-party installer + client at receipt
The certificate binds the installer (compliance responsible) and the client (acknowledgment of receipt). Our bi-party workflow manages sequential signature at installation receipt, with OTP SMS verification.
10-year archiving = ten-year warranty duration
The ten-year warranty covers 10 years from receipt (art. 1792 Civil Code). Certyneo archives the certificate + eIDAS audit trail for exactly this duration, accessible in case of damage, judicial expertise, or insurer request.
eIDAS audit trail enforceable
Each certificate is delivered with a proof PDF: RGE installer + client identity, qualified timestamping at receipt, SHA-256 hash, IP geolocation, OTP SMS verification. Enforceable against insurers, courts, or MaPrimeRénov' in case of dispute.
Sign a PV installation compliance certificate in 4 steps
From job completion to client receipt, the certificate secures the ten-year warranty in less than 5 minutes.
1. Prepare the compliance certificate
Upload your template compliant with current standards: RGE QualiPV installer + client identity, site address, power in kWc, module and inverter brands/models, single-line diagram, references to standards (NF C 15-712-1, DTU 65.13, DTU 43.1).
2. Add the signatories
RGE QualiPV installer (compliance officer) + client (knowledge taker at reception). For tertiary buildings, add the project manager or inspection bureau. Each receives a secure email link.
3. Choose the eIDAS level
Advanced eIDAS (AES) mandatory for enforceability against insurers: SMS OTP, qualified timestamp at reception, SHA-256 hash. Guarantees legal proof of reception date — start of the ten-year warranty.
4. Sign and archive for the ten-year warranty
Each signatory signs from their phone. The finalized attestation is attached to the reception report + ten-year insurance file. Automatic 10-year archiving with proof PDF, accessible in one click in case of claim or expert assessment request.
Frequently asked questions
- Can the PV compliance attestation be signed electronically?
- Yes, without restriction. Advanced eIDAS signature (AES) benefits from the reliability presumption of article 1367 of the French Civil Code. The timestamped electronic signature legally proves the reception date — start of the ten-year warranty.
- What is the difference between Consuel attestation and compliance attestation?
- Consuel certification certifies compliance with general electrical regulations (Decree 72-1120). Compliance attestation is a supplementary document certifying compliance with specific PV standards (NF C 15-712-1) and building standards (DTU 65.13, 43.1). Both are necessary: Consuel for Enedis/EDF OA, attestation for ten-year insurers.
- What standards govern PV installations?
- Standard NF C 15-712-1 (low voltage ≤ 250 kVA, general PV installations), Standard NF C 13-200 (MV > 250 kVA), DTU 65.13 (PV waterproofing in building integration), DTU 43.1 (roof waterproofing), Guide UTE C 15-712-3 (connection). All these standards are enforceable.
- What is the duration of the PV ten-year warranty?
- 10 years from the date of work reception (article 1792 French Civil Code). Covers defects and faults compromising the structural integrity of the work or rendering it unfit for its intended purpose (waterproofing, structure, connection, performance). The compliance attestation is the key document of the ten-year file.
- What mandatory ten-year insurance for a PV installer?
- Ten-year warranty (Spinetta law 1978) mandatory for any installer of PV works in building integration. For overlay (PV laid as overburden on existing roof), ten-year covers only damage to the PV work, not to the supporting building. Check RGE QualiPV mention in the insurance contract.
- Is compliance attestation mandatory?
- De facto mandatory: (1) required by ten-year insurers to activate coverage in case of claim, (2) required by MaPrimeRénov', CEE and eco-PTZ for aid disbursement, (3) required by buyers in case of real estate resale (mandatory "RES installation" diagnostic since 2025).
- What if the installation has a non-compliance issue?
- The RGE QualiPV installer must correct BEFORE attestation signature. If non-compliance discovered after reception: warranty of proper completion (1 year) for apparent defects, two-year warranty (2 years) for equipment elements (inverter, modules), ten-year warranty (10 years) for defects compromising structural integrity or waterproofing.
- Can the certificate be challenged?
- Yes — in case of a later defect, the court expert can examine the certificate to assess compliance with the cited standards. A false certificate (false compliance, false date) exposes the installer to criminal prosecution for forgery and use of forgery (art. 441-1 Criminal Code). The eIDAS audit trail makes fraud particularly risky.
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