An electrical installation must be inspected at several moments by an approved inspection body (AREI Book 1, Part 6 — Inspections). The inspection protects you and future occupants against hidden defects.
When is an inspection required?
| Moment | Inspection type |
|---|---|
| At commissioning (new installation, extension or major modification) | Conformity inspection |
| Periodically (domestic installation) | Every 25 years |
| When selling a home | Mandatory inspection of the installation |
What does the inspector need?
A correct and up-to-date single-line diagram of the installation.
A position diagram showing the board, circuits and appliances.
Free access to the distribution board and installation.
Common infringements
Missing or outdated single-line or position diagram.
Insufficient or missing 30 mA RCD protection on wet circuits.
Poor earthing or equipotential bonding.
Lighting and sockets on the same circuit.
How Voltuno helps
A successful inspection depends heavily on a correct single-line diagram and position diagram. With Voltuno, you draw a correct single-line diagram, position diagram and matching bill of materials in minutes. Our software is built around AREI requirements, so you can work faster and prepare inspections with a clear, complete file.
Please note: this article is a general explanation and not legal advice. Always consult the official, consolidated AREI text (FPS Economy) for the exact obligations and article references.
