Electrical & Circuit Breakers
French Floor Numbering
In France, floors are numbered differently than in the US/UK:
French American/UK RDC (Rez-de-chaussée) Ground Floor / 1st Floor 1er étage (1st floor) 2nd Floor 2ème étage (2nd floor) 3rd Floor The floor plans and labels below use French numbering.
Circuit Breaker Locations
Each floor has its own circuit breaker panel. See floor plans below for exact locations.
RDC (Ground Floor)
1er Étage (1st Floor - US: 2nd Floor)
2ème Étage (2nd Floor - US: 3rd Floor)
Circuit Panel Details
Main Electrical Panel
- Location: TBD
- Access: TBD (describe how to access - door, cabinet, etc.)
| Breaker # | Amperage | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Main | TBD | Whole property |
| 1 | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | TBD | TBD |
| … | … | … |
How to Reset a Tripped Breaker
- Locate the panel for your floor (see floor plans above)
- Find the tripped breaker (will be in middle position or show red)
- Push breaker firmly to OFF position
- Push breaker to ON position
- If it trips again immediately, there may be a fault - do not keep resetting
If a breaker keeps tripping
This indicates an electrical problem. Do not repeatedly reset. Contact an electrician.
Common Causes of Tripped Breakers
- Too many devices on one circuit
- Faulty appliance
- Water/moisture in electrical
- Damaged wiring
Safety Guidelines
- Never touch electrical panels with wet hands
- Never use outlets that spark, feel hot, or smell burnt
- Never overload outlets with too many devices
- Report any electrical issues immediately
Main Property Switch (Power Restoration)
After a storm or widespread outage, the main property switch may need to be reset:
See Power Outage for complete restoration procedure.
Electric Meter Location
- Location: TBD
- Account Number: TBD
- Electric Company: TBD
- Contact: TBD
Generator (if applicable)
- Location: TBD
- Type: TBD
- Fuel: TBD
- See Generator Operating Instructions