High voltage electrical installations which produce, transform, transmit, distribute or use electricity, provided that the nominal frequency of the current does not exceed 10 000 Hz

Book 2: High voltage electrical installations

Annex 2 to the draft Royal Decree making compulsory Book 1 on low voltage and extra low voltage electrical installations, Book 2 on high voltage electrical installations and Book 3 on electricity transmission and distribution installations.

(Restructuring of the General Regulation on electrical installations approved by the Royal Decrees of 10 March 1981 and 2 September 1981 - RGIE) -> see Notification No 2018/356/B, submitted to the Commission on 12 July 2018

Technical installation rules applicable to new and existing high voltage installations (alternating current > 1 000 V and smooth and non-smooth direct current > 1 500 V)

Book 2 comprises 9 sections:

1. General requirements for electrical equipment and installations

2. Terms and definitions

3. Determining the general characteristics of electrical installations

4. Protective measures

5. Choice and implementation of electrical equipment

6. Installation inspections

7. Rules for particular installations and locations

8. Particular requirements for existing installations

9. General requirements to be observed by individuals