DL 96/2017 · RTIEBT · Portaria 949-A/2006

Portugal's electrical installation regulatory framework

Portaria 949-A/2006 RTIEBT
Technical design and safety standards
Sets mandatory technical rules for the design, execution and verification of all low-voltage electrical installations. Applies to every installation regardless of type. Amended by Portaria 252/2015.
DL 96/2017 Regime IESP
Private electrical service installation regime
Governs inspection, certification, registration and periodic oversight of private installations connected to the public grid. Amended by Lei 61/2018. Defines Type A, B and C installations and when inspections are required.
DL 96/2017 Art. 19 Critical gap
Residential properties excluded from periodic inspection
Mandatory 5-year periodic inspections apply to commercial premises, public venues, hospitals and schools — not standard residential properties. Confirmed by IEP: residential installations are explicitly excluded from this group.
DGEG Technical supervision & inspector licensing
ERSE Market oversight & service quality
ASAE Enforcement authority
EIIEL Accredited inspection bodies