{"id":8398,"date":"2025-02-07T10:53:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T09:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leaderservices.be\/blog\/periodic-checks-to-ensure-compliance\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T17:41:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T15:41:05","slug":"periodic-checks-to-ensure-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leaderservices.be\/en\/blog\/periodic-checks-to-ensure-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodic checks to ensure compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why carry out regular checks on your electrical installation?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today&#8217;s compliant electrical installation can become obsolete over time. Wear and tear on equipment, the addition of new devices and changes in electrical standards can affect the safety of your network. In Belgium, periodic inspections ensure that your installation complies with the requirements of the R\u00e8glement G\u00e9n\u00e9ral sur les Installations \u00c9lectriques (RGIE) and prevent any risk of accident.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compulsory electrical inspection in Belgium<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Belgium, an electrical conformity inspection is required in several cases:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every 25 years for private homes, to check the conformity and safety of the installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When selling a property, a certificate of conformity is required. If the installation does not comply, the buyer has 18 months to carry out the necessary work. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After a major electrical refurbishment, an inspection by an approved body is mandatory before putting the installation back into service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Items checked during a periodic inspection<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During an inspection, a number of points are analyzed to ensure the plant&#8217;s compliance:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electrical panel: check circuit breakers, differential switches and lightning arresters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earthing: checking its effectiveness to avoid the risk of electrocution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wiring and connections: detect any wear or faults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sockets and switches: check that they are in good condition and comply with standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overload and short-circuit protection: evaluation of safety devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using an approved organization<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Periodic inspection must be carried out by a body approved in Belgium, such as Vin\u00e7otte, BTV, OCB, SGS&#8230;. Once the inspection has been completed, the organization issues : <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A certificate of conformity if the installation complies with standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A non-conformity report if anomalies are detected, with a deadline for corrections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The importance of regular maintenance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to regulatory controls, periodic maintenance by a qualified electrician is recommended for :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify premature wear of equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check continuity of grounding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test tripping of differential switches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the safety of connected circuits and devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why use Leader Services?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our electricians carry out preventive checks and bring your installation up to standard before any official inspection. We guarantee a safe, reliable electrical network that complies with Belgian standards. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about our services on our<a href=\"https:\/\/leaderservices.be\/en\/electricity\/\"> electricity page<\/a> or contact us via our<a href=\"https:\/\/leaderservices.be\/en\/contact\/\"> online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why carry out regular checks on your electrical installation? Today&#8217;s compliant electrical installation can become obsolete over time. Wear and tear on equipment, the addition of new devices and changes in electrical standards can affect the safety of your network. 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