The new RGIE changes since 1/06/2023

A number of new RGIE rules have been in place since 1 June 2023, most of which concern home electrical installations:

the communal areas of a building are considered to be non-home and consequently need to be inspected every 5 years.

protective measures against indirect contacts have been widened! In addition to the general residual current protection device (a.k.a. RCD or Residual Current Device) at the start of the installation (min. 40A, max. 300mA), the following circuits must be protected by a subordinate residual current protection device (max. 30mA):
bathroom and shower circuits.
washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher circuits.
lighting circuits.
socket-outlet circuits not intended to power fixed or stationary appliances.

with the additional limitation that a maximum of 8 terminal circuits per RCD listed above are permitted.

A number of major changes are also in store for old electrical installations dating from before 01/10/1981:

AC residual current devices are no longer authorised.
residual current devices that cannot be sealed are no longer authorised.
sockets without an earth pin must be protected by a residual current device with a maximum residual current of 30mA.
bathrooms and showers, as well as washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers must be protected by a residual current device with a maximum rating of 30mA.