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NF C 15-100 standard
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Summary
Standard NF C 15-100 (amendment A5) and
regulations on residential building
Nota Bene
• This guide is limited to the requirements for
private premises for residential use (part 10.1
and 11 of the standard).
• For electrical installations in common areas
of collective residential buildings, please refer
to part 10.2 of standard NF C 15-100.
• Certain passages in this guide come from the
standard published by AFNOR.
NF C 15-100 Standard Guide - 2023
The essentials of the NF C 15-100 standard
• Amendments and interpretations
of the standard .............................................. .......................................2
• Minimum equipment .......................................... .......................4
The room by room standard
• Living room/lounge.................................................. ...................................6
• Kitchen................................................ .........................................7
• Bedroom / office .............................................. .........................8
• Bathroom.............................................. ...................................9
• Other premises greater than 4 m2, circulation and WC ...................10
• Exterior .................................................. .......................................11
The standard function by function
• Conductors section
and protection ratings............................................. ...............12
• Specialized circuits .............................................. .........................14
• 30 mA differential protection ......................................... ........15
• Outlets .............................................. .............................16
• Communication sockets .......................................... ...............17
• Lighting ................................................ .................................18
• Connection box & DCL ............................................. ...............20
• Circuit diagram and identification ..........................................21
• Electric heating............................................... ...................22
• Protection against lightning ............................................. ..............23
• Premises containing a bathtub or shower .........................24
• Technical housing duct .............................................. .............25
Implementation examples
• Design a GTL........................................................ .........................28
• Distribution tables .............................................. ..................30
• Communication boxes .............................................. .............34
Beyond the norm
• RE 2020............................................ .............................................36
• Decree No. 2011-873 ........................................... .............................37
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The essentials of the NF C 15-100 standard

Amendments and interpretations of

the standard

Amendment NF C15-100/A1 Amendment NF C15-100/A3

• Modification of the standard of December 2002 and its update of June 2005
• Resumption of interpretation sheets published until December 1, 2007: F1 Revision of part 7-771 concerning
– F2 – F3 – F5 – F6 – F7 – F8 – F9 residential premises and common
areas of collective residential buildings.
Regulatory provisions relating to accessibility for
people with disabilities (771.512.2.16)
The provisions of this amendment are applicable to
The premises concerned
works for which the date of submission of a building
The accessibility obligation concerns:
permit application, or failing that the date of prior
• all collective residential buildings: housing and common areas (interior construction declaration, or failing that the date of
and exterior circulation, collective premises, elevators, etc.). signature of the contract, or failing that the date of
• individual houses built to be rented or made available or to be sold. acknowledgment of receipt of order is after July 31,
2010.
• collective premises in residential complexes comprising several individual • Details for the application of the rules relating to:
houses grouped together. - at lighting points,
- counting down the power socket bases,
The parts concerned - to communication circuits,
Certain provisions are specific to the “living unit of housing”. - on the communication board.
This unit generally consists of the following rooms: the kitchen, the living room, a • Integration of interpretation sheet F10 published in
bedroom, a toilet and a bathroom. January 2008 setting out the specific requirements for
accessibility for disabled people to its premises. This
Date of application
sheet remains applicable until
The provisions to be made for accessibility for disabled people are applicable to
July 31, 2010.
installations for which the building permit application has been submitted as of 1er
January 2007. Amendment NF C 15-100/A4
• The additional requirements relating to Part 7-701 (Powder rooms)
accessibility for disabled people take into account all Revision of section 701.320.1 u
disability situations: page 24
- Motor impairment and paralysis
• Modification of the paragraph concerning volume 1
- Vision problems and blindness
to take into account showers with a tray longer than
- Hearing problems and deafness
1.2 m.
- Memory, psychological and mental disorders
• Addition of a paragraph and a figure to take into
account fixed walls not contiguous with the floor or a
wall.

Amendment NF C15-100/A2 Part 7-771 (Residential premises)

Revision of section 771.724
Review of Part 7-701 conductors section
concerning premises containing a bathtub or shower. upage 13
• Consideration of prefabricated showers, pulsed jet showers, built-in • Addition of articles to specify the minimum section
bathtubs. of the conductors supplying the main distribution
• Redefinition of volumes above volumes 1 and 2. board in the case of connection to
• Generalization of the distance of 1.20 m for volume 1 in the case of showers without a limited power.
shower tray.
• Revision of the degree of protection (from IPX3 to IPX4) for equipment placed in
volume 2.
• Lifting of the exemption concerning the degree of protection of the shaver socket.
• Possibility of installing 1 DCL in volume 2.
• Connection of water heaters in volume 1.
• Electric heating in the floor and walls.
• Location of the connection box for the additional equipotential link which can be on
a common wall in an adjacent room.

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Amendment NF C15-100/A5
Applicable from November 27, 2015
• Amendment 5 consists of a revision of Part 7-771
(residential premises) and a restructuring in the form
of a Title 10 "Low-voltage electrical installations in
residential buildings" and a Title 11 “Installations of
communication networks in residential buildings” of
the requirements resulting from:
- Part 7-771 (residential premises) revised,
- Part 7-701 (premises containing a bathtub or
shower) revised to take into account the
harmonized CENELEC documents,
- Part 7-772 (installations of common areas and general
services of collective residential buildings).
• This amendment integrates the following interpretation
sheets: F24, F25 and F28, as well as the correction of October
2010.
Informative note on Title 11 of
NF C 15-100 Edition 2002
• Following the publication of the decree of August 3, 2016
modifying the decree of December 16, 2011 relating to the
application of article R.111-14 of the construction and
housing code, the Title 11 of the
NF C 15-100 Edition 2002 will be subject to revision.
• Paragraphs 11.2.1.1, 11.3.1 and 11.3.2 have been
modified to apply current Title 11 in accordance with
the regulations.
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The other texts
which influence the profession
of the electrician
Environmental Regulations 2020
The 2020 Environmental Regulations have replaced RT2012 since 1erJanuary
2022 and continues its momentum by going even further. It takes into account
not only the operating phase of the building (heating, domestic hot water, air
conditioning and lighting) but it also includes the construction phase,
including in particular the equipment and the choice of construction materials
in the analysis of the life cycle.
More informationupage 36
Law No. 2010-238 and Decree No. 2011-36
Installation of smoke detectors in all residential areas The installation
of at least 1 standardized smoke detector in each individual or
collective dwelling.
Decree No. 2011-873 and order of February 20, 2012
relating to the relevant articles of the construction and
housing code
Installations dedicated to charging electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles in
buildings
• Decree No. 2011-873 sets the necessary provisions for the installation of
electrical equipment allowing the charging of electric and hybrid vehicles in
the parking lots of residential and office buildings.
• The provisions of the decree apply to new buildings for which the
building permit application is submitted from 1erJuly 2012 and to existing
buildings from 1erJanuary 2015.
• This concerns homes with more than two dwellings (as well as tertiary
buildings) with secure access parking spaces (private garages, enclosed and
covered car parks, etc.)
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The essentials of the NF C 15-100 standard
Minimum equipment
The facilities concerned The NF C
15-100 standard applies:
• new buildings
• new installations in existing buildings:
- total renovation
- modifications, extensions (and existing parts concerned).
Lighting points
• 8 points maximum per circuit
• 1 lighting point per 300 VA for spots and
light strips
• 2 mini circuits for homes with 2
main rooms or more
• 2 minimum circuits per accommodation
• more informationupage 18
Stay
• When the kitchen is open to the living
room, the surface area of the living 1 Or Or
room is equal to the total surface area • the power supply can end up in the
minus 8 m2 ceiling, on a wall, on the floor, or via a
controlled socket
• lighting control between 0.90 and 1.30 m
Bathroom
1 Or
• the power supply can end up in the ceiling,
on a wall, on the floor
• controlled power outlet prohibited
• lighting control between 0.90 and 1.30 m
Traffic, WC
and other premises
1 Or
• controlled power outlet prohibited in
WCs
• lighting control between 0.90 and 1.30 m
Kitchen
1 Or Or
• the power supply can end up in the
ceiling, on a wall, on the floor, or via a
controlled socket
• lighting control between 0.90 and 1.30 m
Bedrooms
1 Or Or
• the power supply can end up in the
ceiling, on a wall, on the floor, or via a
controlled socket
• lighting control between 0.90 and 1.30 m
Outside • 1 per main or service entrance
• 1 recommended near the garage
• 20 lux minimum for paths
• command identified by indicator light
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Outlets Com sockets.
• maximum number of bases per circuit • telephony, network
and associated protectionupage 16 IT (with sharing of internet
• height: between 0.05 m and 1.30 m access
possible), television
• more informationupage 17
5 including 1 2
• 5 mini with 1 per 4 m2 • near at least one
(ex: 7 for stay 27m2) power outlet
• customization possible • at a heighty1.30 m
• for living room > 28 m2, with 1 mini of 7
• + 1 in the immediate vicinity of the lighting
control
(can be counted in the 5)
• customization possible for stay > 40
m2, with 1 mini of 7
-
1 +1
• authorized outside volume
• + 1 in the room between 0.90 and 1.30 m,
in the immediate vicinity of the lighting
control if the latter is inside
-
1
• obligatory in circulation and premises > 4 m2
1 in the toilet
• 1 in the immediate vicinity of the lighting
control
6 including 1 1, 2 or more
• 6 including 4 above the work surface • minimum 1 for a T2
• If surfacey4 m², 3 bases are allowed • minimum 2 in different
• in the immediate vicinity of the lighting rooms for a T3 or larger
control (may be counted in the 6)
• near at least one power
outlet
• at a heighty1.30 m
3 +1
• installation on the outskirts
• + 1 in the immediate vicinity of the lighting
control
- -
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 • In black: normative provisions relating to NF C 15-100 and
the regulations in force.
• In fuchsia: regulations relating to accessibility for disabled people
• In blue: recommendations and comments
Television sockets
• supplement for
television reception via
coaxial cable
• more informationupage 17
1 2
• at a heighty1.30 m
- -
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Dedicated sockets 4 specialized circuits Other specialized circuits
• height: between 0.05 m • more informationupage 14 • more informationupage 14
and 1.30 m • the communicating DAAFs and the charging
station for electric vehicles require the
implementation of specialized circuits
3 Or
• dedicated to for washing machine, dryer,
multimedia uses dishwasher or oven
or direct feed
• socket base at a heighty1.30 m
• for the washing machine and dryer:
• conditions for installing the water
- near water inlets and outlets
heater in the bathroomupages 14 and 24
- excluding volume only if they are in the
• for each of the following applications
bathroom.
when planned:
• when the location of the freezer is defined,
- electric water heater
provide a specialized circuit with 1 specific 30 mA
- electrical outlet circuit of the
differential device, preferably with reinforced
technical housing duct
immunity (example: Vigi Fsi circuit breaker)
- - boiler and its auxiliaries
• At a heighty1.30 m
- heat pump
- air conditioner
- electric heater (see 10.1.3.5)
1 Or - bathroom heater
for the stove or hob (32 A mono or 20 A tri) - pool
- external circuits (powering one or more
- • Socket base at one heighty1.30 m uses not attached to the building, for
example lighting, automatic gate, etc.)
- electric roller shutters;
- “banne” blinds
- domestic automation functions (alarms,
controls, etc.)
- VMC (controlled mechanical ventilation)
when not collective
- divisional table(s)
- - electric vehicle charging circuits
- freezer (if location known in advance).
- - -
- -
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The room by room standard

Living room / lounge

Non-specialized 16 A power outlets

10.1.3.3.2
• 1 base per 4 m2surface area, minimum of 5 bases.

• Distribution in the periphery. In practice :

- for surfacesy20m2= 5 bases,
- for surfacesy24m2= 6 bases,
- for surfacesy28m2= 7 bases.
• Customization possible for stays > 28 m2
with a minimum of 7 bases.
• When the kitchen is open to the living room, the surface area of
the living room is equal to the total surface area minus 8 m2.
• Additional provision (11.4): two additional 16 A 2P+E
power socket bases intended for multi-media uses, are
positioned in the living room or in another room
depending on the needs expressed by the client.

• 1 uncontrolled 16 A 2P+E power socket base

• In black: normative provisions relating to NF C 15-100 and
the regulations in force.
• In fuchsia: regulations relating to accessibility for disabled people
• In blue: recommendations and comments
Lighting point
10.1.3.2
• At least 1 point (generally on the ceiling), equipped with a DCL base + DCL socket.
• Special case (10.1.3.2.2.): in the event of a total renovation or technical
impossibility of ceiling construction, the power supply for the lighting in the
room may end up at the level of the walls or a controlled power outlet or both.
must be placed in the immediate vicinity of the
lighting control device located at the entrance to
the room.
• The axis of the power socket bases must be located at a
height less than or equal to 1.30 m from the ground.
Communication sockets
11.2.1.1
• 2 RJ45 socket bases juxtaposed near a 16 A power
socket base.
• The axis of the communication socket bases must be located
at a height less than or equal to 1.30 m from the ground
• RJ45 socket (11.2.1.1.): location.
• Optional coaxial television socket.

Control device
10.1.3.8.1
• Each room equipped with a lighting point must have at least one control circuit.
The room control device must be fixed and may be manual or automatic.

• A lighting control switch must be located at the entrance to each room.

• All manual functional control devices must be located at a height between 0.90 m
and 1.30 m from the ground.
• Are concerned :
- switches controlling lighting, roller shutters, room thermostats, etc.

- access control or communication system devices, etc.

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Kitchen

Specialized circuits for large household appliances

10.1.3.4
• 1 power supply circuit for cooker or hob alone with
a connection box or a 32 A single socket or a 20 A
three socket.
• 1 specialized circuit with 16 A socket base if
independent oven.
• 1 specialized circuit with 16 A power socket base for
dishwasher.
• 1 specialized circuit with 16 A power socket base for
washing machine (see also bathroom)
• When the location of the freezer is defined, 1
specialized circuit should be provided with a 30 mA
differential device specific to this circuit, preferably
with enhanced immunity.
• Special case of small T1 type housing (10.1.3.4
):
- adaptation of the number of specialized sockets
according to the equipment provided.
- if the equipment is not provided, at least 3 specialized
circuits are to be provided:
1 x 32 A and 2 x 16 A).

Lighting point
10.1.3.2
• At least 1 point (generally on the ceiling), equipped with a DCL base + DCL socket.
• Special case (10.1.3.2.2.): in the event of a total renovation or technical
impossibilities of ceiling construction. the power supply for the lighting in the
room can come to the walls or to a controlled socket or both.
Control device
10.1.3.8.1
• Each room equipped with a lighting point must have at least one control circuit.
The room control device must be fixed and may be manual or automatic.
• A lighting control switch must be located at the entrance to each room.
• All manual functional control devices must be located at a height between 0.90 m
and 1.30 m from the ground.
• Are concerned :
- switches controlling lighting, roller shutters, room thermostats, etc.
Non-specialized power outlets
10.1.3.3.2
• 6 bases powered from a dedicated outlet, 4 of which
are to be distributed above the work surface(s).
• Installation prohibited above the sink and fires or
hotplates
• If the kitchen surface isy4m2, 3 bases are allowed.
• 1 additional base identified for the hood can be
placed above the cooking hobs provided it is
installed at least 1.80 m away.
• An uncontrolled 16 A 2P+E socket outlet must be
placed in the immediate vicinity of the lighting control
device.
• The axis of the power socket bases must be located at a
height less than or equal to 1.30 m from the ground, with the
exception of the additional base dedicated to the hood.

- access control or communication system devices, etc.

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The room by room standard

Bedroom/office

Lighting point
10.1.3.2
• at least 1 point (generally on the ceiling), equipped with
a DCL base + DCL socket.
• special case (10.1.3.2.2.): in the event of a total
renovation or technical impossibilities of ceiling
construction, the power supply for the lighting in the
room may end up at the level of the walls or a
controlled power outlet or both.

Communication socket
11.2.1.1
• For T2, 1 RJ45 socket base.
• For T3 and above, at least 1 RJ45 socket base in 2
bedrooms or offices.
• The axis of the communication socket bases must be located
at a height less than or equal to 1.30 m from the ground.
• RJ45 socket (11.2.1.1.): location near a 16 A power
socket base.
• Optional coaxial television socket.

Non-specialized 16 A power outlets

• In black: normative provisions relating to NF C 15-100 and
the regulations in force.
• In fuchsia: regulations relating to accessibility for disabled people
• In blue: recommendations and comments
Control device
10.1.3.8.1
• Each room equipped with a lighting point must have at least one control circuit.
The room control device must be fixed and may be manual or automatic.
• A lighting control switch must be located at the entrance to each room.
10.1.3.3.2
• 3 bases.
• Distribution in the periphery.
• The axis of the power socket bases must be located at a
height less than or equal to 1.30 m from the ground.
• An additional 16 A 2P+E socket socket, not
ordered, must be placed in the immediate vicinity of
the lighting control device.
• Schneider Electric strongly recommends the
installation of arc detection devices complying with the
IEC 62606 standard for the protection of circuits where
the risk of fire outbreaks is greatest:

- the circuits taken from bedrooms and living rooms

• All manual functional control devices must be located at a height between 0.90 m
which are requested and unsupervised departures
and 1.30 m from the ground.
- circuits exposed to attacks (protruding cables,
• Are concerned :
outdoors, etc.).
- switches controlling lighting, roller shutters, room thermostats, etc.

- access control or communication system devices, etc.

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Bathroom

Use materials
701.3.7 / 701.3.1
• Authorized in volumes 0 - 1:
- if SELV 12 Vac or 30 Vcc
- and IP X7 in volume 0
- and IP X4, IP X5 in volume 1
• Authorized in volume 2: if class II - DCL if IP X4.
• Cannot be installed on aprons, benches and bathtub
or shower niches.

Hot water production

701.3.6
• In volumes 1 and 2, if they cannot be placed
elsewhere, only the following devices powered by 230
V are allowed, provided that the power circuit is
protected by 30 mA DDR: electric water heaters
instantaneous or accumulation.
• An instantaneous water heater installed in volume 1 or
2 can be powered directly by a cable, without the
interposition of a connection box.
• This exemption from the requirement for a
connection box at the end of each submerged pipe
Control device allows the power cable to penetrate directly into the
water heater.
10.1.3.8.1
• Each room equipped with a lighting point must have at least one control circuit.
The room control device must be fixed and may be manual or automatic.
Washing machine/dryer
• A lighting control switch must be located at the entrance to each room. 701.3.2
• Not allowed in volumes 0, 1 and 2
• To respect the rules linked to volumes, it can be placed outside • The provisions for compliance with the prescription are the

• All manual functional control devices must be located at a height between 0.90 m responsibility of the project manager.

and 1.30 m from the ground. • See also the “Specialized circuits for large household

• Are concerned : appliances” section of the kitchen.

- switches controlling lighting, roller shutters, room thermostats, etc.

- access control or communication system devices, etc. Plug

• Volume classification (701.3.2)
- 0: in the bathtub or shower,
- 1: above volume 0 and up to 2.25 m from the bottom of the bathtub or shower,
- 2: 0.6 m around volume 1 and up to 2.25 m from the bottom of the bathtub or shower,
- hidden volume: space under the bathtub if closed and accessible by hatch.
• Any fixed and durable wall, contiguous to the ground, limits the volumes when its height
is greater than or equal to that of the volume concerned and then applying the rule of
horizontal bypass.
• In other cases, this wall does not delimit the volumes. (701.2)
Equipment
701.3.2
• No device in volume 0.
• No equipment in volumes 1 and 2, except 12 V SELV circuit switches whose
source is installed outside volumes 0, 1 or 2.
701.3.2
• 1 minimum base, authorized outside volume only.
• 1 socket outlet powered by a separation transformer
for shaver with a rated power between 20 VA and 50
VA complying with standard NF EN 61558-2-5 is
authorized in volume 2. (701.3.2.)
• The axis of the power socket bases must be located at a
height less than or equal to 1.30 m from the ground.
• A 16 A 2P+E socket outlet, not controlled, must be
placed (excluding volume) in the immediate vicinity of
the lighting control device. Even if the control device
cannot be placed there, the socket base must be in the
room at a height of between 0.90 m and 1.30 m.

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The room by room standard

Other premises greater than 4 m2

, traffic and WC
Control device
10.1.3.8.1
• Each room equipped with a lighting point must
have at least one control circuit. The room control
device must be fixed and may be manual or
automatic.
• A lighting control switch must be located at the
entrance to each room.
• All manual functional control devices must
be located at a height between 0.90 m and
1.30 m from the ground.
• Are concerned :
- switches controlling lighting, roller shutters, room
thermostats, etc.
- access control or communication system devices,
etc.
• Case of housing built on several levels: for any
staircase, a lighting control device at each level
served.

Non-specialized power outlets, 16 A

10.1.3.3.2.
Lighting point • 1 base in circulation areas.
• 1 base in premises with a surface area of less than
10.1.3.2.
4 m2
• At least 1 point generally placed on the ceiling, equipped with 1 DCL base + DCL socket.
• not obligatory for WCs and non-adjoining
annexes such as garages, garden sheds, etc.
• Not concerned: cupboards and other locations into which it is not intended to
• In the toilets, an additional 16 A 2P+E socket
enter.
socket, not controlled, must be placed in the
• Not obligatory for non-adjoining annexes, such as garages, garden sheds, etc.
immediate vicinity of the lighting control device.
• Case of housing built on several levels: all stairs must include an artificial lighting
device eliminating any shadow area.
• The axis of the power socket bases must be located at a
• Special case of WCs:
height less than or equal to 1.30 m from the ground.
- A lighting control device must be located at the entrance to the room.

- an uncontrolled 16 A 2P+E power socket base must be placed in the

immediate vicinity of the lighting control device.

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Outside

Exterior lighting points

10.1.3.2.1
• 1 point per main or service entrance.
• 1 recommended lighting point near the garage.

• Power supply possible from 1 interior lighting

circuit.
• Pathway: a lighting device must make it possible,
when natural lighting is not sufficient, to ensure an
illuminance value measured on the ground of at least
20 lux at any point of the path.
• This lighting device can be manually or
automatically controlled.

Power supply to external points of

use
10.1.3.6
• The power supply to external points of use must be
carried out by cable in accordance with the provisions of
5-52.
• Special case of accessibility to collective premises in
residential complexes comprising several grouped
individual houses:
Roller shutters and exterior “awnings” - inside lighting :
10.1.3.4 . at least 100 lux measured on the ground,

• If this equipment is provided, the corresponding power points must be made on
a specialized departure.
Control device
10.1.3.8.1
• Each room equipped with a lighting point must have at least one control circuit.
The room control device must be fixed and may be manual or automatic.
• A lighting control switch must be located at the entrance to each room.
• All manual functional control devices must be located at a height between 0.90 m
and 1.30 m from the ground.
• Are concerned :
- switches controlling lighting, roller shutters, room thermostats, etc.
- access control or communication system devices, etc.
• Control and service devices located on accessible exterior paths must be
identifiable, in particular by special lighting or visual contrast.
• This includes access control or communication systems between visitors and
occupants.
• A warning light meets this requirement.
. if the lighting is timed, the switching off must
be gradual.
- gradual or stepwise reduction, or by any other
system of notice of extinction.
- lighting and service control equipment and devices,
and access control or communication systems between
visitors and occupants:
. identified by an indicator light,
. more than 0.40 m from a recessed corner of walls or
any other obstacle to the approach of a wheelchair, .
at a height of between 0.90 m and 1.30 m.
- lighting control devices can be either automatic or
manual.
• Schneider Electric strongly recommends the
installation of arc detection devices complying with the
IEC 62606 standard for the protection of circuits where
the risk of fire outbreaks is greatest:
- the circuits taken from bedrooms and living rooms
which are requested and unsupervised departures
- circuits exposed to attacks (protruding cables,
outdoors, etc.).

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The standard function by function

Conductor section and

protection ratings
Cross-section of power conductors and overcurrent protection (10.1.4.7.2 and
10.1.3.3.3)
Nature of the circuit Mini section. Maximum rated current of
drivers the protection device
copper (circuit breaker)
lighting lighting point 1.5mm2 16A
u or ordered socket

plug circuit with 8 bases max. 1.5mm2 16A

16A
circuit with 12 bases max. 2.5mm2 20A

circuit with 6 max. non-specialized 2.5mm2 20A

kitchen socket outlets
specialized circuits 2.5mm2 20A
(washing machine, dryer, oven, etc.)

roller shutters - 1.5mm2 16A

VMC - 1.5mm2 2A
special cases 1.5mm2 up to 16 A

piloting pilot wire tariff control circuit, 1.5mm2 2A

energy manager
water heater electric water heater 2.5mm2 20A
not instantaneous

cooking baking tray, single phase 6mm2 32A

stove three-phase 2.5mm2 20A
heating wall transmitters 3500W 1.5mm2 16A
230V (convectors, 4500W 2.5mm2 20A
radiant panels
5750W 4mm2 25A
7250W 6mm2 32A
floor 1700W 1.5mm2 16A
accumulation 3400W 2.5mm2 25A
or direct
4200W 4mm2 32A
equipped with cables
5400W 6mm2 40A
self-regulating (see 7-753.4.2)
7500W 10mm2 50A
other circuits 1.5mm2 16A
(including the distribution board power circuit)(1) 2.5mm2 20A
4mm2 25A
6mm2 32A
IRVE (electric vehicle charging so electric 2.5mm2 20A
infrastructure) e e UTE C
1
b 10mm2 40A
b 10mm2 40A
(1)These values do not take into account higher ctions, refer to the general rules of NF C 15-100.

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Section of the supply conductors of the main distribution board in the case of
limited power connection
Distribution board attached to the control panel (10.1.4.3.2)
rated current of the AGCP minimum section of copper conductors
(connection circuit breaker)
30A 10mm2
45A 10mm2
60A 16mm2
90A 25mm2

Distribution board away from the control panel (10.1.4.3.3)

section of maximum lengths according to the AGCP rated current for a
drivers voltage drop of 2% (1)
in copper 30 A (2) 45A 60 A (2) 90A
10mm2 33m 22m forbidden forbidden

16mm2 53m 36m 27m forbidden

25mm2 83m 56m 42m 28m

35mm2 117m 78m 58m 39m
50mm2 167m 111m 83m 56m
70mm2 233m 156m 117m 78m
95mm2 317 m 211m 158m 106m
120mm2 400m 267m 200m 133m

(1)For a voltage drop of 1%, the lengths must be divided by 2.

(2) In the case of a three-phase power supply, the lengths must be multiplied by 2.

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The standard function by function

Specialized tours
Every major appliance must be powered by a specialized circuit. At least
• In black: normative provisions relating to NF
4 specialized circuits must be provided (10.1.3.4.).
C 15-100 and the regulations in force.
1 cooking circuit • In fuchsia: regulations relating to accessibility for
disabled people
• 1 cooker or hob supply circuit alone on connection box or 32 A single or 20 A three • In blue: recommendations and comments
socket.

3 circuits
with 16 A socket base
• For powering appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, dryers and
independent ovens.

Other circuits
• Other specialized circuits must be implemented if the applications are planned
(10.1.3.4.):
- water heater,
- power outlet circuit of the technical housing duct,
- boiler and its auxiliaries,
- heat pump,
- air conditioner,
- electric heater,
- bathroom heater (e.g. towel dryer)
- pool,
- external circuits (power supply for one or more uses not attached to the
building, e.g. garden lighting, automatic gate, etc.),
- electric roller shutters,
- "banne" blinds,
- alarms, controls, etc.
- VMC when it is not collective,
- divisional tables,
- electric vehicle charging circuits,
- freezer.
• When the location of the freezer is defined, it is appropriate to provide 1 specialized
circuit with 1 30 mA differential device specific to this circuit, preferably with
reinforced immunity (possibility of power supply by separation transformer).

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30 mA differential protection
• All circuits in the installation must be protected by a Table 10-1G
30 mA residual differential device (RCD) (10.1.4.7.3.): Choice of residual current differential devices (RDD)
- the number, type and rated current are given in Principle Ruler
table 10-1G opposite, Number of DDRs 2 minimum
- these devices must be placed at the origin of all Type of DDR Type A • for the following circuits:
circuits. - stove or hob,
- washing machine,

Electric heater with pilot wire - electric vehicle charging infrastructure (IRVE)
where applicable.
• All heating circuits, including the pilot wire, are
Type A or Type AC • for other circuits.
placed per control zone under the same 30 mA.
Type B • instead of Type A for certain applications
powered through a three-phase rectifier.

External circuits (10.1.4.7.3.1.)

Number of circuits 8 maximum
• The protection of exterior circuits, supplying under a DDR
exterior applications not attached to the building, Rated current either in relation In DDRuIn the AGCP
must be separate from that of interior circuits. upstream
either in relation In DDRu
Heated floors (10.1.4.7.3.1.) downstream 1 time the sum of the In of the protection devices of
• For heated floors, whatever the type of heating the circuits supplying direct heating, IRVE and
cable, protection must be ensured by DDRy30 mA, domestic hot water
each RCD being designed for a rated power of the +
0.5 times the sum of the In of the circuit protection
heating elements at most equal to 13 kW at 400 V or
devices supplying other uses.
7.5 kW at 230 V (table 10-1G).
Distribution Lighting circuits, like socket circuits, must be distributed under at least two
charges DDRs
• In total renovation, when the heating elements are
preserved, they must be protected in the following
way:
- in the bathroom, protection by RCDy30 mA
regardless of the type of heating cable,
- for other premises, when the cable has a metal
reinforcement connected to earth, a RCDy500 mA is
allowed and otherwise protection by DDRy30 mA is
required.

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The standard function by function

Outlets

Installation of power outlets • In black: normative provisions relating to NF C 15-100 and

• Installation so that the axis of the cells is at least 50 the regulations in force.
mm above the finished floor for bases < 32 A and at • In fuchsia: regulations relating to accessibility for disabled people
least 120 mm for bases 32 A. (555.1.9). • In blue: recommendations and comments

Location
• At least 1 16 A power socket must be placed near each communications or
television socket. (10.4)

The axis of the bases must be located at a height less than or equal to 1.30
m from the ground, with the exception of the base dedicated to the hood.

Fixing power outlets For each room of the living unit of the accommodation, a 16 A 2P+E socket socket
(10.1.3.9.1.) which is not controlled must be placed in the immediate vicinity of the lighting
• Fixing by claws prohibited since 1erJune 2004. control device.
• Recommended use of mixed flush-mounting boxes.
Limitation of the number of 16 A socket bases, not
specialized in the same circuit (10.1.3.3.3.)
• 8 sockets, if 1.5 mm conductors2.
• 12 sockets, if 2.5 mm conductors2.
• 6 sockets with 2.5 mm conductors2for the dedicated kitchen circuit.

Protection of socket circuits

(10.1.4.7.2. - Table 10-1F)
• 1.5 mm conductors2= 16 A circuit breaker.
• 2.5 mm conductors2= 20 A circuit breaker.

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Communication sockets
Minimum number of
communication sockets (11.1.2.2.1)
• Each of these outlets must be served by a pipe
coming from the housing technical duct (GTL). The
minimum number of terminal sockets is defined
below:
- housing comprising a main room: two terminal
sockets juxtaposed and interconnected(1), located in
the living room or living room near the location
provided for the
audiovisual equipment,
- accommodation comprising two main rooms: in addition
to the two sockets in the living room, a terminal socket
serving another room in the accommodation;
- Housing with more than two main rooms: in addition to
the two sockets in the living room, two terminal sockets
serving two other rooms in the accommodation.
(1)Each of the sockets is connected to the communication box.
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Supplements for Radio / Television (11.1.2.2.2)
• Although twisted pair communications networks provide the television distribution
function, the following can also be installed:
- a coaxial television socket in accommodation comprising a single main room,
- two coaxial television sockets in accommodation comprising two to four main
rooms,
- three coaxial television sockets in dwellings comprising five main rooms or
more.
Installation (11.2.1.1 and 11.2.2)
• Each base must be served by a pipe coming from the communication panel
of the Technical Housing Sheath (GTL).
• Claw attachment not permitted.
• For mixed sockets (BT + communication), a partition must separate the 2 bases.
Intervention on one of the bases must be able to be carried out without
intervention on the other.
Location
• Communication and television sockets not permitted in volumes 0, 1 and 2 and
hidden volume of premises containing 1 bathtub or 1 shower (11.2.2.).
The axis of the bases must be located at a height less than or equal to 1.30 m from the ground.
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The standard function by function

Lighting

Minimum number of lighting circuits • In black: normative provisions relating to NF C 15-100 and
(10.1.3.2.4.) the regulations in force.
• At least 2 circuits for housing from 2 main • In fuchsia: regulations relating to accessibility for disabled people
rooms. • In blue: recommendations and comments

Number of lighting points powered by

the same circuit (10.1.3.2.3.) Corridor and circulation control
• It is limited to 8. • By manual control device placed:
• Spots or light strips = 1 lighting point per 300 VA in - less than 1 m from each access, if this device does not have an indicator
the same room. light.
- less than 2 m from each access, if this device has 1 indicator light.
Protection of lighting circuits • By automatic system (presence detection).
(10.1.4.7.2. - Table 10-1F)
Controlled power outlets (10.1.3.8.2)
• 1.5mm circuit2: 16 A circuit breaker.
• Each base is counted as 1 lighting point.
Installation of manual control • Powered by lighting circuits.
equipment (10.2.2.3.4) • Rated base current = 16A.
• Recommendation for identifying bases.
• Generally placed near a door, within easy reach, on
• The power socket bases ordered are not a substitute for specialized and non-
the opening side.
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• Height between 0.90 m and 1.30 m, above the
finished floor. Number of socket outlets ordered and control device (10.1.3.8.2.)

• 2 bases at most placed in the same room: use of a switch.

• More than 2 bases: use of remote control switch, contactor or similar.

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Location of control devices
• All manual functional control devices must
be located at a height between 0.90 and 1.30
m from the ground.
• This concerns lighting control switches.
• A lighting control device must be located at the
entrance to each room.
• In the case of premises containing a bathtub or
shower, the manual control device can, to comply with
the rules relating to volumes, be placed outside.
Stairs
• In housing built on several levels, any staircase
must include 1 artificial lighting device eliminating
any shadow area, controlled at the different levels
served.
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Exterior paths
20
lux lux
20
• A lighting device must make it possible, when natural lighting is not sufficient, to
ensure an illuminance value measured on the ground of at least 20 lux at any point of
the route.
• This lighting device can be manually or automatically controlled.
• Control and service devices located on accessible exterior paths must be
identifiable, in particular by special lighting or visual contrast.
• This includes access control or communication systems between visitors and
occupants.
• 1 LED meets this requirement.
Collective premises and equipment
Lighting control equipment and devices and access control or communication
systems between visitors and occupants must be:
- identified by an indicator light,
- located more than 0.40 m from a recessed corner of walls or any other obstacle to
the approach of a wheelchair,
- at a height between 0.90 and 1.30 m.
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The standard function by function

Connection box & DCL

Connection box (559.1.1) • In black: normative provisions relating to NF C 15-100 and

• Mandatory if the pipe is embedded. the regulations in force.
• Not obligatory if the pipe is protruding and if the • In fuchsia: regulations relating to accessibility for disabled people
equipment is provided with network connection terminals • In blue: recommendations and comments
(for example porthole, etc.).

Connection box for power supply of DCL scope of application

lighting points (559.1.1)
• If the fixing is in a ceiling, it must be designed for the
suspension of a luminaire with a minimum load of 25
kg.
• Fixing the box to the building structure.
DCL (lighting connection devices)
(559.1.1)
• Mandatory in the presence of a connection box.
• Rated current luminairey6A.
Consequences in housing
• DCL mandatory in all premises.
• Case of premises receiving a bathtub or shower:
- in volumes 0 and 1, the installation of a DCL base is prohibited
- in volume 2, when the DCL base is not connected and covered by a luminaire
adapted to the requirements of this volume, this DCL base can be left waiting. In
this case, the DCL base must be fitted with a shutter giving it at least IPx4.

Exemptions
• For exemptions, refer to article 10.1.3.2.5.

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Circuit diagram and identification

Schemas (10.1.5.2)
• Establish a diagram, diagram or table for the user.
• A single-line diagram comprising the elements below meets this
obligation:
- nature and type of protection and control devices,
- adjustment current and sensitivity of protection and control devices,
- forecast power,
- nature of pipes for external circuits,
- number and section of conductors,
- application (lighting, sockets, etc.),
- serviced premises (bedroom 1, kitchen, etc.).

Identification of circuits (10.1.5.1.)

• Each circuit must be marked with an appropriate indication, corresponding to the
needs of the user and the professional.
• This marking must remain visible after installation of the panel.

Identifying circuits on the board

• Premises + functions.
• Pictograms or other appropriate indications.

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