French electrical regulations - Part 1 minimum equipment

Lighting Points

• 8 points max per circuit

• 300 VA of spots count as 1 light point

• 2 circuits minimum per house

Power outlets

• 8 outlets if conductors 1,5mm

• 12 outlets if conductors 2,5mm

• 6 outlets if conductors 2,5mm for kitchen

• Height 0.05m to 1.30m

Comms. outlets

• Telephone, data and television

Living Rooms

1 ceiling or wall point or

1 switched power outlet

Light switch height 0.90 to 1.30m

5 outlets with 1 for every 4m2

1 next to light switch

2 close to a power outlet

Bathroom

1 ceiling or wall point

Light switch height

0.90 to 1.30m

1 outlet not in zoned areas

1 next to light switch

Halls, WC & others

1 ceiling or wall point

Light switch height 0.90 to 1.30m

1 outlet in hallways >4m2

1 next to light switch in WC

Kitchen

1 ceiling or wall point or

1 switched power outlet

Light switch height 0.90 to 1.30m

6 outlets with 4 above the work surface

If less than 4m2 3 are allowed

1 next to light switch

1,2 or more

Minimum 1 for T2

Minimum 2 for T3+

Next to power outlet

Height <1.30m

Bedrooms

1 ceiling or wall point or

1 switched power outlet

Light switch height 0.90 to 1.30m

3 outlets

1 next to light switch

Outside

1 next to main entrance

4 specialised circuits

3 Outlets for Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Dishwasher or Oven

1 Outlet for Hob or Cooker (32A minimum single phase or 20A minimum 3 phase)

Other specialised circuits either power outlet or cable outlet

• Hot Water cylinder

• Boiler

• Air source Heat Pump

• Air Conditioning

• Electric Radiators

• Electric Towel Radiators

• Swimming Pool

• Outside Circuits (eg electric gates)

• Electric roller shutters

• Extraction

• Freezer

All points in red are for disabled access only