French electrical regulations - Part 1 minimum equipment October 22, 2018 NF C 15-100 is the electrical regulations that apply throughout France. The latest edition from November 2017 is amendment 5. We will be providing you with a good overview of what is required on every installation in small bitesize parts.If you are looking to take on an electrical rewire or installation of a French Property then these are the vital regulations to follow that will make sure your electrics are safe and legal.The NF C 15-100 minimal equipment overview applies to:New buildingsTotal renovationsModifications, extensionsThe table shows what is required for each room on each of theseLighting Points8 points max per circuit300 VA of spots count as 1 light point2 circuits minimum per housePower outlets8 outlets if conductors 1,5mm12 outlets if conductors 2,5mm6 outlets if conductors 2,5mm for kitchenHeight 0.05m to 1.30mComms. outletsTelephone, data and televisionLiving Rooms1 ceiling or wall point or1 switched power outletLight switch height 0.90 to 1.30m5 outlets with 1 for every 4m21 next to light switch2 close to a power outletBathroom1 ceiling or wall pointLight switch height0.90 to 1.30m1 outlet not in zoned areas1 next to light switchHalls, WC & others1 ceiling or wall pointLight switch height 0.90 to 1.30m1 outlet in hallways >4m21 next to light switch in WCKitchen1 ceiling or wall point or1 switched power outletLight switch height 0.90 to 1.30m6 outlets with 4 above the work surfaceIf less than 4m2 3 are allowed1 next to light switch1,2 or more Minimum 1 for T2Minimum 2 for T3+Next to power outletHeight <1.30mBedrooms1 ceiling or wall point or1 switched power outletLight switch height 0.90 to 1.30m3 outlets1 next to light switchOutside1 next to main entrance4 specialised circuits 3 Outlets for Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Dishwasher or Oven1 Outlet for Hob or Cooker (32A minimum single phase or 20A minimum 3 phase)Other specialised circuits either power outlet or cable outletHot Water cylinderBoiler Air source Heat PumpAir ConditioningElectric RadiatorsElectric Towel RadiatorsSwimming PoolOutside Circuits (eg electric gates)Electric roller shuttersExtractionFreezerAll points in red are for disabled access onlyPart 2 Bathroom Electrical Zones