ᐅ Final inspection of the entire house electrical system during a self-performed renovation.

Hello everyone,

the search function unfortunately didn’t help me.
We are renewing the entire electrical system in our older house (built in 1954) except for the main electrical connection box, since the current wiring still dates from the original construction. We plan to install a new distribution panel including relocating the meter (to be done by a licensed electrician) and replace all circuit protection, as well as wiring for outlets, light switches, and so on.

My father is an electrical engineer and works in the profession, but for a chemical company, not for an electrical utility-registered specialist company, so he can connect everything but is not allowed to carry out the official inspection or approval himself. My question is: after renewing all of the above, what exactly has to be inspected and approved by a licensed electrician? Of course, the meter relocation to the new meter cabinet will be done by such a professional, as mentioned above.

I can’t give you an exact answer. However, there are complete kits available online or at some hardware stores. This means everything you need is included: cables, switches, sockets, distribution boards, the relevant plans, and final inspection by a qualified electrician on site.

Maybe that could be something for you.

I’m not a fan of these all-in-one packages at all, and I don’t think that’s really the point. Just taking such a package to “buy” the inspection approval? Well.

Regarding the OP’s question:
As far as I know, you only need to find a certified electrician (master electrician) who is willing to inspect and approve the system. However, this must be a master electrician who is authorized to do so—not every master electrician has this permission.
If you’re going to have the meter relocated anyway, you might as well ask the master electrician if they can test and sign off your installation (if allowed). If they’re not authorized, they might know someone who is. Of course, it’s a matter of trust when one electrician signs off work done by another. The inspection usually costs around 400-500 euros.

What the electrician needs to see in order to give their approval is up to them.

Marcinho1405 schrieb:

My question is, after renewing all the above-mentioned items, what needs to be inspected and approved by a certified electrician? Moving the meter into the new meter cabinet will, of course, be done by such a professional as mentioned above.

• First, check with the utility company (electric provider) who is authorized to carry out the electrical renovation.
• Discuss your father’s electrical system with the certified electrician (if permitted by the utility) _before starting the work_.
• After completing the electrical work, the certified electrician _must_ inspect and approve the work and notify the utility company to re-register the meter.

This is what the law requires, and your liability insurance will certainly expect the same.

Best regards, Bauexperte

Thank you all for the answers

@Bauexperte : That sounds like the most reasonable approach, I will do it that way