BS 1363-2:2016

BS 1363-2:2016 specifies requirements for 13 A switched and unswitchedshuttered socket-outlets for household, commercial and light industrial purposes,with particular reference to safety in normal use. The socket-outlets are suitablefor 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 usingplugs in accordance with BS 1363-1:2016. Additional requirements are includedfor socket-outlets suitable for electric vehicle charging.Requirements are specified for 13 A shuttered socket-outlets in single ormultiple arrangements, with or without associated controlling switches, for flushmounting in suitable boxes, e.g. conforming to BS 4662:2006+A1:2009, or forsurface or panel mounting or for portable use. Fixed socket-outlets are intendedfor use with cables conforming to BS 6004:2012 and cables to the relevant partof BS EN 50525 (see Annex H), having copper conductors. Portable socket-outletsare intended for use with flexible cables conforming to the relevant part ofBS EN 50525. Socket-outlets incorporating fuse links, switches and indicatorlamps are included within the scope of this part of BS 1363. Socket-outletsincorporating electronic components as detailed in Annex I are included withinthe scope of this part of BS 1363.Socket-outlets conforming to this standard are shuttered and therefore do notrequire the use of additional means to shield the current-carrying contacts whenno plug is present in the socket-outlet.NOTE 1 The titles of the publications referred to in this part of BS 1363 are listed inthe bibliography.NOTE 2 In order to maintain safety and interchangeability with plugs andsocket-outlets it is necessary that these products conform to the requirements ofClause 9 and Clause 13 of this part of BS 1363, however their body outline need notbe limited at a distance of 6.35 mm from the plug engagement surface.NOTE 3 Requirements for electromagnetic compatibility for socket-outlets thatincorporate electronic devices are given in Annex I.A socket-outlet that does not incorporate electronic devices does not emitintolerable electromagnetic interference since significant electromagneticdisturbances are only generated during insertion and withdrawal which are notcontinuous.A socket-outlet that does not incorporate electronic devices is mechanical by natureof construction. The product is therefore immune from electromagnetic interference.Cross References:BS 219:1977BS 638-4BS 1362:1973BS 1363:1984BS 1363-1:2016BS 1363-3:2016BS 1363-4:2016BS 1363-5:2016BS 2572:1990BS 4662:2006+A1:2009BS 6004:2012BS 6007BS 6500 BS 7211BS 7919BS EN 50075:1991BS EN 50525-1:2011BS EN 50525-2-11:2011BS EN 50525-2-12:2011BS EN 50525-2-21:2011BS EN 50525-2-71:2001BS EN 60112:2003+A1:2009BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013BS EN 60664-1:2007BS EN 60664-3:2003+A1:2010BS EN 60664-5:2007BS EN 60669-2-1:2004+A12:2010BS EN 60695-10-2:2014BS EN 60695-2-11:2014BS EN 60893-3-4:2004+A1:2012BS EN 60950-1:2006+A2:2013BS EN 61000-6-1:2007BS EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011BS EN 61032:1998BS EN 61140:2016BS EN 61180-1:1995BS EN 61558-2-6:2009BS EN 61558-2-16:2009+A1:2013BS EN 61643-311:2013BS EN 61643-321:2002BS EN 61643-331:2003BS EN 62368-1:2014BS EN 62680-1-1:2015BS IEC 61051-2:1992+A1:2009IEC 60038IEC 60417-DBThe Plugs and Sockets etc . (Safety) Regulations 1994Replaces BS 1363-2:1995+A4:2012 which remains current.