Electromagnetic field measurements
Nice, PACA

Electromagnetic field measurements in Nice: 50 Hz and radiofrequencies, ANFR protocol, calibrated equipment, as an independent third party.

Updated 16 July 2026

Nice · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Electromagnetic field measurements in Nice.

In Nice, the density of the coastal built environment, the tram network, hotel activity and the proximity of the airport make up a loaded electromagnetic environment, between distribution networks within the block and numerous radio transmitters. On high-end hotel and residential developments where the health quality of spaces is a selling point, EMF measurement documents the "electromagnetic waves" criterion. ARKENOR carries out the on-site campaign with calibrated equipment and an independent third-party report.

In Nice, electromagnetic field measurement establishes the real exposure of a site objectively: low frequencies at 50 Hz near distribution networks and transformer substations, radiofrequencies around transmitters. It positions the results against the regulatory reference levels and documents the "electromagnetic waves" criterion valued in HQE and NF Habitat certification.

Our services

Electromagnetic field measurements in Nice: what we do.

50 Hz electric field (kV/m)

50 Hz magnetic field (µT)

Radiofrequencies 9 kHz to 300 GHz (V/m)

On-site campaign, calibrated equipment (NF EN 50492)

Measurement report and positioning vs reference levels

Coverage area

Electromagnetic field measurements in Nice and the surrounding area.

Our teams travel from Aix-en-Provence to Nice and the neighbouring municipalities of the 06 department.

Nice
Cagnes-sur-Mer
Antibes
Cannes
Saint-Laurent-du-Var
Grasse
Menton
Villeneuve-Loubet

Scope

ARKENOR carries out on-site electromagnetic field measurements as an independent third party. For design-stage electromagnetic study and engineering, ARKEMEP's engineering practice takes over.

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FAQ

FAQ, electromagnetic field measurements in Nice

Two distinct domains. In low frequencies (50 Hz), the electric field in kV/m and the magnetic field in µT, associated with distribution networks, transformer substations, rising mains and internal installations. In radiofrequencies, from 9 kHz to 300 GHz, the electric field in V/m, associated with telecommunications transmitters. Each domain has its own protocol and calibrated equipment.
The reference levels come from European recommendation 1999/519/EC, transposed by decree no. 2002-775: 5 kV/m and 100 µT at 50 Hz, and 28 to 61 V/m in radiofrequencies depending on the band. Certification frameworks value more demanding thresholds: 5 V/m and 0.4 µT, then an enhanced tier at 1.5 V/m and 0.2 µT.
No, it is not a general building requirement. It comes into play as an item of evidence within certification frameworks, notably HQE Bâtiment Durable ("electromagnetic waves" theme, formerly target 12) and NF Habitat HQE, where it is a value-adding criterion rather than an absolute prerequisite. We act as an independent third party.

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