Tips, guides and news about electrical documentation and AREI regulations
How much does a single-line diagram from an electrician cost? And with PlanElec yourself? Three calculation examples for existing plans, new builds, and property sales in Belgium.
Comparison between PlanElec and creating single-line diagrams with Excel or on paper. Why hand-drawn plans fail at inspection and why digital tools save time and money.
Complete guide to documenting a PV system in the single-line diagram. Protection devices, grid operator registration, battery integration, and AREI Art. 7.112.
What applies to older electrical installations in Belgium. AREI Part 8 explained: permitted deviations, periodic inspection, and tips for gradual modernisation.
Complete guide to planning a distribution board. DIN rail, protection devices, row allocation, and example layout for a single-family home.
Complete guide to creating an AREI/RGIE-compliant situation plan. From floor plan preparation to AREI symbols to the finished drawing.
Comparison of Preflex conduit systems and open cable installation in Belgium. Advantages, disadvantages, and AREI/RGIE fire safety classes at a glance.
Comparison of all RCD types (AC, A, A-SI, B, F) for Belgian electrical installations according to AREI/RGIE standards.
Why a main switch is mandatory in Belgium and what requirements AREI Art. 5.3.5.1b imposes.
Differences between TT and TN-S earthing systems for Belgian electrical installations according to AREI Art. 4.2.3.2 and 4.2.4.3.
Overview of correct cable cross-sections per circuit breaker according to AREI Art. 4.4.1.5 and 5.2.1.2 in Belgium.
Comparison between XVB sheathed cable and VOB single-core wire for Belgian electrical installations according to AREI/RGIE standards.
Documentation, visual inspection, measurements — learn point by point what the inspector actually checks and measures during an electrical inspection in Belgium.
Maximum 8 points per circuit — but how do you count correctly? Learn the AREI rules for sockets, lighting, and dedicated circuits.
XVB is always permitted, VOB in conduit only with restrictions. Learn which cable types are allowed in each AREI zone and what to watch out for.
A situation plan shows where all electrical components are physically installed in your building. Learn what it must include and how it differs from a single-line diagram.
No — but you need one per circuit. Learn what the AREI/RGIE requires and when a 30mA residual-current device is mandatory.
Current market prices for single-line diagrams and floor plans in Belgium — and how PlanElec saves you up to 80%.
Everything you need to know about the electrical inspection — from preparation to the final check.
Learn how to create a compliant single-line diagram for your electrical installation with PlanElec.
The latest updates to the Belgian electrical regulations and what they mean for your installation.
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