BS 1363-2:1995+A4:2012

13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units. Specification for 13 A switched and unswitched socket-outlets | Status: Superseded, Withdrawn

1 Scope This part of BS 1363 specifies requirements for 13 A 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 250 V r.m.s. at 50 Hz using plugs in accordance with BS 1363‑1:1995. Requirements are specified for 13 A shuttered socket-outlets in single or multiple arrangements, with or without associated controlling switches, for flush mounting in suitable boxes, e.g. complying with BS 4662, or for surface or panel mounting or for portable use. Fixed socket-outlets are intended for use with cables complying with BS 6004:2000 or BS 6007:2000, or equivalent cables to the relevant part of BS EN 50525 (see Annex H), having copper conductors. Portable socket-outlets are intended for use with flexible cords complying with BS 6500:2000, or equivalent cables to the relevant part of BS EN 50525. Socket-outlets containing devices other than fuse links, switches and indicator lamps are outside the scope of this part of BS 1363.

NOTE 1 The titles of the publications referred to in this part of BS 1363 are listed on the inside back cover.

NOTE 2 In order to maintain safety and interchangeability with plugs and socket-outlets it is necessary that these products comply with the requirements of Clause 9, Clause 12 and Clause 13 of this part of BS 1363, however their body outline need not be limited at a distance of 6.35 mm from the plug engagement surface .

NOTE 3 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.