BS 1363-2:2016

BS 1363-2:2016 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 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 1363-1:2016. Additional requirements are included for socket-outlets suitable for electric vehicle charging.

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. conforming to BS 4662:2006+A1:2009, or for surface or panel mounting or for portable use. Fixed socket-outlets are intended for use with cables conforming to BS 6004:2012 and cables to the relevant part of BS EN 50525 (see Annex H), having copper conductors. Portable socket-outlets are intended for use with flexible cables conforming to the relevant part of BS EN 50525. Socket-outlets incorporating fuse links, switches and indicator lamps are included within the scope of this part of BS 1363. Socket-outlets incorporating electronic components as detailed in Annex I are included within the scope of this part of BS 1363.

Socket-outlets conforming to this standard are shuttered and therefore do not require the use of additional means to shield the current-carrying contacts when no plug is present in the socket-outlet.

NOTE 1 The titles of the publications referred to in this part of BS 1363 are listed in the bibliography.

NOTE 2 In order to maintain safety and interchangeability with plugs and socket-outlets it is necessary that these products conform to the requirements of Clause 9 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 for socket-outlets that incorporate electronic devices are given in Annex I.

A socket-outlet that does not incorporate electronic devices does not emit intolerable electromagnetic interference since significant electromagnetic disturbances are only generated during insertion and withdrawal which are not continuous.

A socket-outlet that does not incorporate electronic devices is mechanical by nature of construction. The product is therefore immune from electromagnetic interference.


Cross References:
BS 219:1977
BS 638-4
BS 1362:1973
BS 1363:1984
BS 1363-1:2016
BS 1363-3:2016
BS 1363-4:2016
BS 1363-5:2016
BS 2572:1990
BS 4662:2006+A1:2009
BS 6004:2012
BS 6007
BS 6500
BS 7211
BS 7919
BS EN 50075:1991
BS EN 50525-1:2011
BS EN 50525-2-11:2011
BS EN 50525-2-12:2011
BS EN 50525-2-21:2011
BS EN 50525-2-71:2001
BS EN 60112:2003+A1:2009
BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013
BS EN 60664-1:2007
BS EN 60664-3:2003+A1:2010
BS EN 60664-5:2007
BS EN 60669-2-1:2004+A12:2010
BS EN 60695-10-2:2014
BS EN 60695-2-11:2014
BS EN 60893-3-4:2004+A1:2012
BS EN 60950-1:2006+A2:2013
BS EN 61000-6-1:2007
BS EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011
BS EN 61032:1998
BS EN 61140:2016
BS EN 61180-1:1995
BS EN 61558-2-6:2009
BS EN 61558-2-16:2009+A1:2013
BS EN 61643-311:2013
BS EN 61643-321:2002
BS EN 61643-331:2003
BS EN 62368-1:2014
BS EN 62680-1-1:2015
BS IEC 61051-2:1992+A1:2009
IEC 60038
IEC 60417-DB
The Plugs and Sockets etc . (Safety) Regulations 1994


Replaces BS 1363-2:1995+A4:2012 which remains current.

All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.