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NBN D51-003 · NBN B61-002

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Gas inspection

Full inspection of your gas installation (natural gas, propane, butane) to NBN D51-003 — for meter activation, short-term rental, sale, or conversion to rich gas.

From
€ 165
Average duration
45-90 min
Validity
2 years (short-term rental)

The gas inspection exists to make your installation safe and to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, which is still too common in Belgium. Atlas Contrôle is authorised by the FPS Economy to inspect natural gas, propane and butane installations against the NBN D51-003, D51-004 and D51-006 standards.

The inspection is mandatory before your grid operator activates a meter, required every 2 years for short-term rentals (Airbnb, Booking), and strongly recommended when selling, bringing an installation into compliance, or converting to rich gas in the Brussels region.

Language of the report: the official report is issued in French or Dutch, as Belgian law requires. An English summary is available on request, free of charge.

Natural gas meter activation

Mandatory before your grid operator commissions the meter (Sibelga, ORES, RESA, Fluvius). You receive the report and the isometric diagram to forward to them.

Propane & butane

High- and low-pressure inspection for tanks, cylinders and cascade installations. Required before your supplier is allowed to refill your tank.

Short-term rental

Airbnb, Booking, seasonal lets: regional rules require a gas inspection less than 2 years old.

Rich gas conversion

Atlas Contrôle is authorised by the FPS Energy to inspect installations as part of the conversion to high-calorific gas (rich gas).

Boiler room acceptance > 400 kW

In Wallonia, mandatory for boiler rooms with an installed output above 400 kW (Walloon Government Decree of 29/01/2009, art. 11, §2).

Isometric diagram included

A mandatory document for meter activation: we draw it on site and include it in the report, at no extra cost.

Transparent pricing

Prices include VAT, no surprises. Personalised quote within 24h.

Natural gas inspection (activation, periodic, rental)
From € 165
Propane / butane inspection (high and low pressure)
From € 215
Non-residential installation
From € 250
Re-inspection after compliance work
From € 95

What's included

  • Tightness test of the gas pipework
  • Verification that pipe routing complies with the standard
  • Inspection of every combustion appliance connection (boiler, hob, stove)
  • Inspection of the flue gas evacuation ducts
  • Verification of room ventilation
  • Isometric diagram drawn on site
  • Pressure drop calculation (max 1 mbar at the appliance inlet)
  • Official report issued within 24-48h

⚖️ Legal framework

  • NBN D51-003 — Indoor installations supplied with natural gas
  • NBN D51-004 — Installations for gas lighter than air
  • NBN D51-006 — Butane / propane in gaseous phase (MOP max 5 bar)
  • NBN B61-001/002 — Heating systems in buildings
  • FPS Economy approval & BELAC ISO 17020 — No. 663-INSP

Atlas Contrôle is approved by the FPS Economy and accredited BELAC ISO 17020 — No. 663-INSP.

Frequently asked questions

Is a gas inspection mandatory when selling a property?
No. Unlike the electrical inspection, a gas inspection is not mandatory for a sale. It is strongly recommended all the same: it reassures the buyer and avoids unpleasant discoveries after the deed.
What is the difference between natural gas and propane?
Natural gas is lighter than air and arrives through the public network. Propane and butane are heavier than air, stored in a cylinder or tank, and require specific arrangements (two-stage regulation, low-level ventilation). Different standards apply — NBN D51-003 versus NBN D51-006.
How long does the inspection take?
Allow 45 to 90 minutes depending on how complex the installation is (number of appliances, length of pipework, accessibility). The report follows within 24-48h.
What should I prepare before the visit?
Ideally: an inspection tee on the main pipe (your installer fits it), your EAN code, and the isometric diagram of the installation if you have one. If not, we adapt the inspection — nothing is cancelled for a missing document.
Does the rich gas conversion affect my installation?
In the Brussels region, the Sibelga network is moving progressively from lean gas (Slochteren) to rich gas by 2030. Every gas appliance has to be checked and adapted. We are authorised to issue the certificate of conformity.
In what language is the report issued?
French or Dutch, as Belgian law requires for an official report. We provide an English summary free of charge on request, so you can read exactly what was found and what has to be corrected.

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