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Key Facts: Habilitation B2V/BR Exam
NF C 18-510
French National Standard Governing Electrical Safety
AFNOR / INRS
R.4544-9 to 11
French Labour Code Articles on Electrical Habilitation
Code du travail
5 steps
Mandatory Electrical Consignation Sequence
NF C 18-510 Section 7
3 years
Recommended Periodic Refresher Interval (Recyclage)
INRS ED 6127
<= 1000 V AC
Low-Voltage (Basse Tension) Upper Limit
NF C 18-510 / IEC 60038
63 A AC / 32 A DC
Upstream-protection limits for specified BR connection/disconnection in the presence of voltage
NF C 18-510 Section 10
B2V/BR is an employer-issued French electrical authorization. B2V leads low-voltage work in reinforced vicinity; BR performs short, localized general low-voltage interventions and may direct one B1 assistant. INRS ED 6127 specifies a QCM of at least 15 questions with a 70% minimum and practical acceptance with no major error and at most two minor errors. There is no national duration or fee. This is a 100-question English-language MCQ study adaptation, not the practical assessment or legal title.
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1Under French Labour Code Article R.4544-10, who is legally responsible for issuing an electrical habilitation title (titre d'habilitation) to a worker?
2In the French electrical habilitation symbol 'B2V', what does the initial letter 'B' represent?
3In the symbol taxonomy of standard NF C 18-510, what operational role is designated by the number '2'?
4What specific authority does the attribute letter 'V' confer to a low-voltage work leader holding symbol 'B2V' compared to 'B2'?
5What is the primary operational distinction between a 'Chargé de travaux' (B2) and a 'Chargé d'interventions générales en BT' (BR)?
6According to INRS guide ED 6127 and standard NF C 18-510, what is the generally recommended periodicity for refresher training (recyclage) and review of B2V/BR habilitation?
7Which occupational-health document is required for B2V reinforced-vicinity work and BR operations under the rules effective from 1 October 2025?
8An experienced electrician joins a new company holding a valid Titre d'Habilitation B2V/BR issued 6 months prior by their previous employer. What is the legal status of that title with the new employer?
9Which of the following operations is a non-electrician worker holding symbol 'B0' permitted to perform under standard NF C 18-510?
10What is the primary role of an electrician holding symbol 'B1' or 'B1V' on a job site?
About the Habilitation B2V/BR Exam
Habilitation Électrique B2V/BR is an employer-issued French electrical authorization governed by NF C 18-510 and Labour Code Articles R.4544-9 to R.4544-11. B2/B2V leads low-voltage electrical work, with V covering reinforced vicinity. BR performs short-duration, localized general low-voltage interventions, may carry out mise en sécurité for that intervention, and may direct one B1 assistant. The 63 A AC and 32 A DC limits apply to specified connection or disconnection in the presence of voltage, not to every de-energized BR operation. Since 1 October 2025, B2V and BR are among the operations requiring a five-year occupational-physician attestation of absence of medical contraindications. This 100-question English-language MCQ bank is a study adaptation and cannot confer habilitation or replace practical evaluation.
Exam sponsor: Employer under French Labour Code and NF C 18-510, supported by an internal or external competent trainer's avis après formation. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Theoretical knowledge evaluation (covering electrical safety regulations, NF C 18-510 symbol rules, 5-step consignation, and electrical hazards) combined with hands-on practical operational assessments (simulated LV work leadership, VAT verification, Zone 4 supervision, and BR troubleshooting interventions).
Time Limit
No national duration; training and assessment are adapted to the worker's B2V/BR tasks, competence, and environment
Passing Score
At least 70% on the theoretical QCM; practical acceptance requires no major error and no more than two minor errors
Exam / Certification Fees
No central fee; any training and evaluation price is set by the employer or provider
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Electrical Regulations, Legal Framework & Roles
French Labour Code (Code du travail R.4544-9 to 11), NF C 18-510, INRS ED 6127, employer responsibilities, the current health-attestation rule, symbol taxonomy, and role definitions.
Consignation Procedure & Safety Documentation
5-step consignation sequence (séparation, condamnation, identification, VAT with certified tester, MALT/CC), Attestation de consignation pour travaux, Autorisation de travail, and Avis de fin de travail.
B2/B2V Work Supervision & Leadership
Role of the chargé de travaux: receiving consignation, setting up the work zone, safety briefings, issuing work permits to B1/B1V executants, designating safety lookouts, Zone 4 supervision, and work completion protocols.
BR General Interventions & Troubleshooting
Role of the chargé d'interventions générales en BT: short localized interventions, mise en sécurité, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, testing, and one B1 assistant; specific connection/disconnection limits in the presence of voltage are treated separately.
Distance Zones, PPE & Emergency Response
Low-voltage safety zones, collective and personal protection, and the response sequence Protéger, Examiner, Faire alerter ou alerter, then Secourir.
Preparing for the Habilitation B2V/BR Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: At least 70% on the theoretical QCM; practical acceptance requires no major error and no more than two minor errors
- Assessment: Theoretical knowledge evaluation (covering electrical safety regulations, NF C 18-510 symbol rules, 5-step consignation, and electrical hazards) combined with hands-on practical operational assessments (simulated LV work leadership, VAT verification, Zone 4 supervision, and BR troubleshooting interventions).
- Time limit: No national duration; training and assessment are adapted to the worker's B2V/BR tasks, competence, and environment
- Exam / certification fees: No central fee; any training and evaluation price is set by the employer or provider Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the key difference between B2V and BR electrical habilitations?
A B2/B2V is a chargé de travaux who organizes and supervises teams of B1/B1V executants, with V covering reinforced vicinity. A BR performs short-duration, localized general low-voltage interventions, may carry out mise en sécurité for that intervention, and may direct one B1 assistant. The 63 A AC limit applies to specified connection or disconnection in the presence of voltage; it is not a blanket maximum for every de-energized BR operation.
Who officially issues the electrical habilitation title and how long is it valid?
Article R.4544-10 makes the employer responsible for issuing the title and defining its scope. The employer considers competence, the role-adapted theoretical and practical training opinion, assigned operations, and environment. B2V and BR also require the five-year occupational-physician attestation of absence of medical contraindications under the rules effective from 1 October 2025. The employer sets validity; INRS recommends refresher training about every three years for ordinary operations.
Can a B2/B2V work leader perform electrical consignation?
No. Under NF C 18-510, electrical consignation for planned works is the exclusive responsibility of the Chargé de Consignation (symbol BC). The B2 receives an 'Attestation de consignation pour travaux' from the BC before commencing any work. However, the B2 is responsible for verifying that consignation has been completed and, if not performed in their presence, conducting their own Voltage Absence Check (VAT) on the work site.
What are the 5 mandatory steps of electrical consignation under NF C 18-510?
The 5 distinct steps in chronological order are: 1. Séparation (isolation from all power sources with a visible break or positive contact indication); 2. Condamnation (locking the isolating device in the open position with padlocks and warning signs); 3. Identification (confirming the isolated circuit corresponds exactly to the planned installation); 4. VAT (Vérification d'Absence de Tension using an approved detector tested immediately before and after); and 5. MALT/CC (Mise à la terre et en court-circuit, mandatory in LV when there is risk of induced voltage, backfeed, or bare overhead lines).
What are the technical operating limits for a BR general intervention?
BR is a low-voltage symbol for short-duration, localized general interventions. For specified connection or disconnection in the presence of voltage, INRS states limits of 500 V AC or 750 V DC, 10 mm² copper or 16 mm² aluminium, and upstream protection of 63 A AC or 32 A DC, with the circuit off-load. Other BR work is normally de-energized and is classified by the exact task rather than a universal 63 A or 10 kW ceiling.
Does this practice question bank replace official NF C 18-510 training?
No. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation. The real process requires role-adapted theoretical and practical training and evaluation, followed by an employer-issued title. Ordinary training may be delivered by a competent internal or external trainer; it is not accurate to call every provider state-accredited.