In short. Qualibat 3513 certifies company capacity to supply and fit exterior joinery through documentary assessment and audits at premises and installation sites.
Definition: Qualibat certification 3513 recognises a company's capacity to supply and fit exterior joinery while taking full responsibility for both activities, regardless of material. Exterior joinery includes windows, exterior doors and associated assemblies; assessment covers the company's resources, organisation and work through audits.
Key facts
- As of 17 October 2026, Qualibat's technical documentation publishes a dedicated assessment reference for certification 3513, “Fourniture et pose certifiées de Menuiseries Extérieures”.
- The June 2022 reference, effective 1 September 2022, defines the requirements for award and continuing supervision, including audits at company premises and installation sites.
- Qualibat's company directory accepts direct searches by company name or qualification.
Which products and work fall within the scope?
The assessment reference's terminology includes fixed and opening windows, doors, French windows, window units with integrated roller shutters, accessories and associated trim. It also includes assemblies such as horizontal or vertical window strips and projecting bay windows.
The activity encompasses glazing and infill panels, site sealing, thermal and acoustic insulation, integrated shutters or solar protection, and internal and external finishing connections. Section 3 lists NF DTU 36.5, the French installation standard for windows and exterior doors, among the applicable technical references.
Section 4.4.5 requires evidence of product quality arrangements covering design conformity and manufacturing quality. Supporting documents include suppliers' certificates and air, water and wind test reports.
What does Qualibat assess?
Under section 4 of the reference, the company supplies evidence of professional civil liability and ten-year construction liability insurance covering exterior-joinery supply and fitting. Its designated technical manager needs at least five years of experience in the activity.
Each establishment within the certification scope must have an internal design office and installation service. Each fitting team includes at least two operators, including a technician with three years of exterior-joinery installation experience.
The application includes at least five completed projects, with detailed evidence for three reference projects accepted within the previous two years. Required records include technical photographs, signed orders, self-check sheets and acceptance records with any reservations resolved.
Section 5 provides for an audit at the company and at work in progress. The premises audit examines resources, organisation and project records; the site audit examines execution and staff competence. The examination commission decides whether to award certification.
How can the company's claim be checked?
The Qualibat directory offers direct searches using exact company or qualification information. The qualification code to search for is:
3513
Under section 7 of the reference, each certified establishment receives a certificate valid for one year. It identifies the company and records certification information, including award and validity dates. The certificate may accompany the company's quotations.
The same reference requires an annual questionnaire for each certified establishment. Renewal audits occur every two years for probationary certification and every four years for quadriennial certification. Follow-up audits occur midway through those periods.
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FAQ
Does certification 3513 automatically include the RGE designation?
RGE is an additional designation governed by Qualibat's specific requirements. Section 9.5 of the reference provides additional conditions for companies applying for the RGE designation. These include compliance with Qualibat's specific RGE requirements and appointment of an RGE technical representative.
Can the certified company subcontract installation?
Under section 10 of the same reference, subcontractors must hold the same Qualibat certification for the activity subcontracted, and written subcontracting contracts are required. Subcontracting is limited to 30% of the company's joinery-installation turnover.
Sources
- Qualibat, “Documentation et référentiels techniques QUALIBAT”, undated
- Qualibat, “Référentiel pour l'attribution et le suivi de la certification 3513”, June 2022
- Qualibat, “Annuaire des entreprises qualifiées”, undated
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