Standards · Europe
Electrical wiring standards in Europe, country by country
Circuia checks a plan against the wiring rules of the country it is built in. These guides explain the rules of each country in English, with the values the editor uses.
Guides
- Standard · United KingdomBS 7671 explained: the UK wiring regulations for homes (18th Edition, A4:2026)BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 for homes: ring and radial circuits, RCD, AFDD and SPD rules, bathroom zones, EV charging, consumer units and Part P certification.
- Standard · IrelandI.S. 10101 explained: Ireland's National Rules for Electrical Installations in homesI.S. 10101:2020+A1:2024 for Irish homes: RCDs on lighting, 6 A lighting circuits, radials, rings, consumer units, ESB 12 kVA and Safe Electric certs.
- Standard · NorwayNEK 400:2026 explained: Norway's wiring rules for homes, IT network includedNEK 400:2026 for Norwegian homes: the 230 V IT network, one RCD per circuit, stove guards, socket minimums, 30 % spare space and the samsvarserklæring.
- Standard · SwedenSS 436 40 00 explained: Sweden's wiring rules for homes (Elinstallationsreglerna)SS 436 40 00 edition 4 for Swedish homes: elsäkerhetslagen, authorised electricians, 30 mA RCDs, 10 A on 1.5 mm², three-phase supply and egenkontroll.
- Standard · DenmarkDanish wiring rules explained: DS/HD 60364 and the installation order BEK 1082Denmark's wiring rules for homes: BEK 1082 and DS/HD 60364, TT earthing, 30 mA type A RCDs, 13 A sockets, one socket per 4 m² and authorised electricians.
- Standard · FinlandSFS 6000 explained: Finland's wiring rules for homes (SFS 6000:2022)SFS 6000:2022 for homes in Finland: Tukes and registered contractors, type A 30 mA RCDs, 10 A on 1.5 mm², 3 × 25 A supply and the commissioning inspection.
Supported countries and standards
United Kingdom
betaStandard: BS 7671:2018+A4:2026
Ireland
betaStandard: I.S. 10101:2020+A1:2024
Austria
betaStandard: OVE E 8101
Belgium
betaStandard: RGIE / AREI
Denmark
betaStandard: DS/HD 60364 + BEK 1082
Finland
betaStandard: SFS 6000:2022
France
stableStandard: NF C 15-100:2024
Germany
betaStandard: DIN VDE 0100 / DIN 18015
Italy
betaStandard: CEI 64-8
Luxembourg
betaStandard: TAB-BT 2021 + DIN VDE 0100
Netherlands
betaStandard: NEN 1010
Norway
betaStandard: NEK 400:2026
Poland
betaStandard: PN-HD 60364
Portugal
betaStandard: RTIEBT
Spain
betaStandard: REBT (RD 842/2002, ITC-BT)
Sweden
betaStandard: SS 436 40 00
Switzerland
betaStandard: NIN / NIBT 2025 (SN 411000)
Design aid
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