Each apartment has its own eletrical cubicle
This cubicle was originally equipped with a 500mA residual current circuit breaker calibted at 30 Amps and with a serie of dedicated fuses. (Picture beside)
In case of required modification, for example upon an apartment renovation, it is necessary to comply with the new rules. The NF C15-100 standard determines the new content of this cublice (main breaker and type & number of sub breakers) depending on the number and type of connected appliances and on the surface of the apartment. (Sample on picture beside)
The meters are located in common cubicles in the corridors.
These cubicles contain meters for several apartments ( 6 to 8). Consumption readings do not require therefore access to apartments.
Replacement of the original meters by connected meters ("Linky") has been launched..
POWER SUPPLY IN THE APARTMENTS