Tips, guides and news about electrical documentation and AREI regulations
What the Synergrid C10/26 list is, why grid operators and inspection bodies require it, how to read reference, firmware, Smax and restrictions correctly – and how to check a device in seconds.
A factual comparison of PlanElec and Trikker: platform, price, working method and AREI support — including the cases where Trikker remains the better choice.
Calculate the voltage drop of your cable and see when a larger cross-section is needed. Free tool for Belgium, no sign-up required.
1×230 V, 3×230 V or 3N~400/230 V: understand the street network, neutral conductor and connection phase count in Belgium.
Not every renovation requires new electrical plans. Learn which works trigger a mandatory re-inspection and what the contamination rule means.
A practical overview of PlanElec: draw the situation plan, structure circuits and cables, plan the distribution board, run an AREI/RGIE self-check, and export project documents.
Cooker, washing machine, dryer — the AREI requires a dedicated circuit for certain appliances. Here's the complete list.
A step-by-step PlanElec guide: create a project, draw the floor plan and rooms, place devices, review automatic planning, and export documents.
The AREI requires general surge protection (Art. 4.5.1) without mandating a specific SPD type. Learn what the AREI actually regulates.
When selling property in Belgium, a complete electrical dossier is mandatory. Learn which documents the notary requires and how to prepare effectively.
Which AREI violations are most frequently found during electrical inspections in Belgium? This guide presents the top 10 with AREI articles, solutions and typical costs.
Your electrical inspection (keuring) came back negative? Don't panic — around 40% fail. Here's what the deficiency codes mean, how to fix the problems and what the re-inspection costs.
Does a Smart Home installation need to be AREI-compliant? Yes — the underlying electrical installation must meet regulations. Here's what's allowed and what to watch out for.
How is a home battery installed according to AREI regulations? This guide explains the requirements for dedicated circuits, disconnect switches, single-line diagrams and grid operator registration.
Are smoke detectors mandatory in Belgium? Yes — but the rules differ by region. Here's what applies in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels.
Everything about AREI/RGIE requirements for EV charger (wallbox) installations in Belgium: cable sizing, RCD protection, SPD obligation, grid operator registration, and single-line diagram. With cost overview.
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.
Cable cross-sections by circuit-breaker rating under AREI 4.4.1.4 and 5.2.1.2 — including the complete Table 4.11 for fuses and circuit breakers.
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 92%.
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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