BS 1363-2:1995+A4:2012

This part of BS1363 specifies requirements for 13A switched and unswitched shuttered socket-outlets for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use. The socket-outlets are suitable for the connection of portable appliances, sound-vision equipment, luminaires, etc. in a.c. circuits only, operating at voltages not exceeding 250V r.m.s. at 50Hz using plugs in accordance with BS1363‑1:1995.

Requirements are specified for 13A shuttered socket-outlets in single or multiple arrangements, with or without associated controlling switches, for flush mounting in suitable boxes, e.g. complying with BS4662, or for surface or panel mounting or for portable use. Fixed socket-outlets are intended for use with cables complying with BS6004:2000 or BS6007:2000, or equivalent cables to the relevant part of BSEN50525 (see AnnexH), having copper conductors. Portable socket-outlets are intended for use with flexible cords complying with BS6500:2000, or equivalent cables to the relevant part of BSEN50525. Socket-outlets containing devices other than fuse links, switches and indicator lamps are outside the scope of this part of BS1363.

NOTE1 The titles of the publications referred to in this part of BS1363 are listed on the inside back cover.

NOTE2 In order to maintain safety and interchangeability with plugs and socket-outlets it is necessary that these products comply with the requirements of Clause9, Clause12 and Clause13 of this part of BS1363, however their body outline need not be limited at a distance of 6.35mm from the plug engagement surface .

NOTE3 Requirements for electromagnetic compatibility are not given for the following reasons.

A switched or unswitched socket-outlet does not emit intolerable electromagnetic interference since significant electromagnetic disturbances are only generated during insertion and withdrawal which are not continuous.

A switched or unswitched socket-outlet is mechanical by nature of construction. The product is therefore immune from electromagnetic interference.