The electrical inspection is a report that maps out the condition and conformity of the electrical installation(s) in your home. Such an electrical inspection must be carried out by a recognized inspection body.
How long is my electrical inspection valid?
The inspection report drawn up by a recognized inspection body remains valid for 25 years if it is compliant and provided that no significant changes are made to the installation during this period.
If you want to sell your home and the electrical installation dates from before 1981, it is mandatory to have an electrical inspection carried out. If the result shows that the electricity is not compliant, the buyer will be obliged to rectify the installation and have it re-inspected, they have 18 months from the date of the sales deed to do so.
If the electrical installation dates from after October 1, 1981, a new electrical inspection is not necessary if it is compliant, unless you no longer have the inspection report. In case of a negative inspection report, it is necessary to rectify the infringements and to have a follow-up visit by the same recognized inspection body within a period of 12 months from the date of the initial inspection visit (this can be done by either the buyer or the seller).
Most common issues found during inspection
- Grounding is absent or incomplete
- Earth resistance is too high
- Nominal current of fuses/circuit breakers is not adapted to the circuits and conductors
- Not all fuses or circuit breakers have a calibration element
- Electrical plan or site plan is not available
- No labels indicating information present