{"id":6918,"date":"2026-07-15T09:24:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vastgoedexperts.be\/?p=6918"},"modified":"2026-07-15T09:24:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:24:52","slug":"the-10-most-common-electrical-inspection-defects-in-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vastgoedexperts.be\/en\/de-10-meest-voorkomende-inbreuken-bij-een-elektrische-keuring-van-een-woning\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 most common breaches during an electrical inspection of a home"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 10 most common breaches during an electrical inspection of a home<\/h2>\n

An electrical inspection is a mandatory part of selling a property where the electrical installation was put into use before 1 October 1981. During this inspection, an accredited inspection body checks whether the installation complies with the applicable regulations. Book 1: Low-voltage and extra-low-voltage installations.<\/a><\/p>\n

At Vastgoedexperts <\/strong>We notice that many owners wonder what the 10 most common breaches are during an electrical inspection of a home. Fortunately, many of these breaches are easy to resolve. Below, we list the most common findings.<\/p>\n

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    Missing or incomplete single-line diagram<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    One of the most common comments is the absence of a single-line diagram. This diagram shows how the electrical installation is constructed and which circuits are present.<\/p>\n

    Even when the schedule does not align with the actual situation, this is considered a violation.<\/p>\n

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      Situational diagram missing<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      In addition to the single-line diagram, a site plan is also mandatory. This indicates the location of sockets, switches, light points, and distribution boards.<\/p>\n

      Many older homes no longer have these plans, resulting in the installation automatically receiving a negative assessment.<\/p>\n

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        Insufficient differential protection<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Differentieelchakelaars beschermen bewoners tegen elektrocutie en beperken het risico op brand.<\/p>\n

        The inspector often notes that:<\/p>\n