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BSI 22/30422035 DC 2022

BSI 22/30422035 DC 2022

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BS 1363-2. 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units – Part 2. 13 A switched and unswitched socket-outlets. Specification

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1 BS 1363-2_Form 36
3 BS 1363-2_REVISION_2230422035_DPC_21.09.22_text
8 1 Scope
2 Normative references
10 3 Terms and definitions
3.1 accessible external surface of a socket-outlet
3.2 actuating member
11 3.3 basic insulation
3.4 calibrated link
3.5 clamp type (screwless) terminal
3.6 clearance
3.7 creepage distance
3.8 engagement surface of a socket-outlet
3.9 fine wire thermocouple
3.10 fixed socket-outlet
3.11 flush mounted socket-outlet
3.12 functional insulation
3.13 fuse carrier
3.14 fused socket-outlet
3.15 indicator lamp (pilot lamp)
3.16 individually protected socket-outlet (IPS)
3.17 socket-outlet base
3.18 insignificant mass
12 3.19 live parts
3.20 moulded on portable socket-outlet
3.21 multiple socket-outlet
3.22 non-rewirable portable socket-outlet
3.23 panel mounted socket-outlet
3.24 portable socket-outlet
3.25 rated voltage
3.26 reinforced insulation
3.27 resilient material
3.28 rewirable portable socket-outlet
3.29 screw type terminal
3.30 shutter
3.31 small parts
13 3.32 socket-outlet
3.33 socket-outlet box
3.34 socket-outlet plate
3.35 supplementary insulation
3.36 switched socket-outlet
3.37 surface mounted socket-outlet
3.38 terminals
3.39 termination
means which facilitates an electrical connection between the appropriate flexible cable and the conducting part of the socket-outlet using special purpose tools, e.g. soldering, welding, crimping3.40 type test
3.41 type test sample
4 Conditions of use
14 5 General
6 General conditions for type testing
6.1 All tests shall be type tests.
15 6.2 All inspections and tests, of any one classification (see Clause 7), shall be carried out as specified in the clauses listed in Table 1 on the number of samples in the sample column and in the order given.
16 6.3 Gauges in accordance with Figure 11, Figure 12, Figure 14, Figure 16a) and Figure 16b) shall be considered to conform to the dimensional requirements if the results of the measured values are within the specified dimensions and the uncertainty of…
20 7 Classification and rating
7.1 Classification
Socket-outlets shall be classified as follows:
7.1.1 according to the number of gangs:
7.1.2 according to switching capability:
7.1.3 according to fusing capability:
7.1.4 according to method of mounting:
21 7.1.5 according to indicator type:
7.1.6 according to the IP rating if declared:
7.1.7 according to the type of terminal:
7.1.8 according to suitability for electric vehicle charging:
7.1.9 according to incorporation of electronic components:
• 7.2 Ratings
22 8 Marking and labelling
8.1 Socket-outlets shall be legibly and durably marked with the following information, which shall not be placed on screws, removable washers or other easily removable parts, or upon parts intended for separate sale:
8.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and by rubbing the markings for approximately 15 s with a cloth soaked in water, and again for approximately 15 s with a cloth soaked in an aliphatic solvent hexane with a content of aromatics of maximu…
23 8.2 Portable socket-outlets fitted with a flexible cable shall be supplied with a label or instruction indicating the colour coding of the cores of the flexible cable as follows.
8.2.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection.
8.3 Rewirable portable socket-outlets shall be provided with adequate instructions for the safe connection of the appropriate 3 core flexible cable, including clear instructions for the removal of insulation from the conductors.
8.3.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection.
8.4 If symbols are used they shall be as follows:
24 8.5 Instructions for installation and use of socket-outlets having an IP classification greater than IP20 shall be provided.
9 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
9.1 Clearances
9.1.1 Clearances for basic insulation
25 9.1.2 Clearances for functional insulation
9.1.3 Clearances for supplementary insulation
9.1.4 Clearances for reinforced insulation
9.1.5 Contact gap
26 9.2 Creepage distances
9.2.1 Creepage distances for basic insulation
9.2.2 Creepage distances for functional insulation
9.2.3 Creepage distances for supplementary insulation
27 9.2.4 Creepage distances for reinforced insulation
9.3 Solid insulation
9.3.1 Conformity shall be checked by tests in accordance with 16.1.3 using the values given in Table 5.
9.4 Requirements for printed wiring boards and equivalent construction
Printed wiring boards and equivalent construction shall conform to BS EN 60664-5:2007.
Where coating, potting or moulding is used articles shall conform to BS EN 60664-3:2003+A1:2010.
10 Accessibility of live parts
10.1 Socket-outlets shall be so designed that when they are mounted and wired as in normal use, live parts are not accessible.
10.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by the application of the test pin shown in Figure 1 perpendicular to the accessible external surface of the socket-outlet with a force of N. It shall not be possible to touch live parts.
28 10.2 Socket-outlet shall be designed and constructed so as to protect the user against accidental contact with live parts during insertion or withdrawal of plugs.
10.2.1 Conformity shall be verified by satisfying the dimensional and gauging requirements of this part of BS 1363.
10.3 Resilient accessible external surfaces of socket-outlets shall be so designed and constructed that when assembled and wired as in normal use, there is no risk that, as a result of undue pressure, live parts could penetrate the accessible externa…
29 10.3.1 Conformity shall be checked by the following test (an example of a suitable test apparatus is shown in Figure 2a and Figure 2b).
30 10.4 It shall not be possible to introduce a conducting device through the earthing socket aperture(s) of a socket-outlet in such a manner that there is a risk of making contact with any live conductor, with or without insulation.
31 10.4.1 Conformity shall be checked by introducing a rigid metal pin, mm diameter × 60 mm ±1 mm long, through the earthing socket aperture or apertures of a socket-outlet mounted and wired within an appropriate enclosure, applying a force of N, with…
11 Provisions for earthing
11.1 Socket-outlets shall be so constructed that, when inserting the plug, the earth connection is made before the current carrying pins of the plug become live. When withdrawing the plug, the current carrying parts shall separate before the earth co…
11.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and electrical test.
11.2 All accessible metal parts of socket-outlets shall be in effective electrical contact with the earthing socket contact, except that metal parts on, or screws in or through, non-conducting material, and separated by such material from current car…
11.2.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and the following:
11.3 If means are provided for electrically bonding the mounting box to the earthing circuit of the socket-outlet by means of the fixing screws, the connection between the screw and earthing terminal shall be of low resistance.
11.3.1 Conformity shall be checked by the test described in 11.2.1b) applied between the socket-outlet earthing terminals and any fixing screw in electrical contact with the earthing circuit. For the purpose of this test the socket-outlet shall be at…
32 11.4 Where fixed socket-outlets have more than one earth terminal for connecting to the earth socket contact(s), these terminals shall be reliably connected together.
11.4.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and by the test described in 11.2.1b) applied between each terminal.
12 Terminals and terminations
12.1 Terminals and terminations shall provide for effective clamping and securing of conductors connected to them, so that efficient electrical connection is made.
12.1.1 Conformity shall be checked in accordance with 12.2 to 12.10, according to the type of terminal or termination.
12.2 Rewirable portable socket-outlets shall be provided with terminals as defined in 3.26.
12.2.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection.
12.3 Non-rewirable portable socket-outlets shall be provided with soldered, welded, crimped or similar terminations; for all these methods of termination, not more than two stands of conductors shall be fractured during connection.
12.3.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and measurement.
12.4 Terminals in rewirable portable socket-outlets shall be of screw type and permit the connection, without special preparation, of flexible cables having nominal conductor cross sectional areas of 1 mm2 and 1.5 mm2 as given in BS EN 50525-2-11:201…
12.4.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and fitting the appropriate conductors.
12.5 Line and neutral terminals in fixed socket-outlets shall permit the connection, without special preparation, of one, two or three 2.5 mm2 solid or stranded or of one or two 4 mm2 stranded conductors as given in Table 4 of BS 6004:2012+A1:2020.
33 12.5.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and by fitting the appropriate conductors.
12.6 Earthing terminals in fixed socket-outlets shall permit the connection, without special preparation, of one, two or three 1.5 mm2 or 2.5 mm2 solid or stranded or of one or two 4 mm2 stranded conductors.
12.6.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and fitting the appropriate conductors.
12.7 Where pillar terminals are used they shall have clamping screws of sufficient length to extend to the far side of the conductor hole. The end of the screw shall be slightly rounded so as to minimize damage to the conductors. The size of the cond…
12.7.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and measurement.
12.8 Terminal screws shall have a declared outside diameter of not less than 3 mm or be not smaller than 6 B.A.
12.8.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and measurement.
12.9 In rewirable portable socket-outlets terminals shall be so located or shielded that if a stray strand of a flexible conductor escapes when the conductors are fitted, there is negligible risk of accidental connection between live parts and access…
12.9.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection, and by the following test.
12.10 Screwless terminals for fixed and panel-mounted socket-outlets
12.10.1 Screwless terminals for fixed socket-outlets shall be provided with clamping units which allow the proper connection of conductors as specified in 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 or 12.11 as appropriate.
34 12.10.2 Screwless terminals shall be so designed that they clamp the specified conductors with sufficient contact pressure and without undue damage to the conductor.
12.10.3 It shall be clear how the conductors are to be inserted and disconnected.
12.10.4 Screwless terminals which are intended to be used for the interconnection of two or more conductors shall be so designed that:
12.10.5 Screwless terminals shall be so designed that undue insertion of the conductor is prevented and adequate insertion is obvious.
12.10.6 Screwless terminals shall be properly fixed to the socket-outlet.
12.10.7 Screwless terminals shall withstand the mechanical stresses occurring in normal use. When tested in accordance with the following method, the conductors shall not have moved noticeably in the clamping unit, neither the terminals nor the clamp…
35 12.10.8 Screwless terminals shall withstand the electrical and thermal stresses occurring in normal use. When tested in accordance with the following methods, the screwless terminals shall show no changes likely to impair further use, e.g. cracks, de…
36 12.11 Terminals for panel-mounted socket-outlets.
13 Not used
14 Construction of socket-outlets
14.1 The disposition of the socket contacts shall be as shown in Figure 3.
37 14.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection, measurement and the use of the gauges shown in Figure 11.
14.2 The line and neutral socket contact in socket-outlets shall be positioned so as to make satisfactory contact with the corresponding pins of a plug in all positions that the contacts are able to occupy when the plug is correctly and fully inserted.
14.2.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and the use of the gauge shown in Figure 12 and the circuit shown in Figure 13. Both indicator lamps shall light.
38 14.3 On insertion of a plug into a socket-outlet, the travel of the end of either current carrying pin from the front face of the socket-outlet to the first point of contact with the appropriate socket contact, in any position the socket contacts are…
39 14.3.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and the use of the gauge shown in Figure 14 and the circuit shown in Figure 13. Neither indicator shall light.
14.4 Socket contacts shall be self-adjusting as to contact making and each socket contact shall be such as to make and maintain, in normal use, effective electrical and mechanical, contact with only the broad surfaces (6.48/6.22 mm) of a correspondin…
14.4.1 Conformity shall be checked by the following tests and Clause 18.
The withdrawal pull of a gauge as shown in Figure 16b) from any individual line or neutral socket contact is checked ensuring that neither the shutter mechanism, nor any insulating material in contact with the socket contact have any effect on the res…
14.5 Line and neutral socket contacts shall withstand the stresses imposed upon them by the use of socket-outlet adaptors and the like.
14.5.1 Conformity shall be checked by the following test.
40 14.6 Earth socket contacts shall withstand the stress imposed upon them by the attempted incorrect insertion of plugs. Earth socket contacts shall only make contact with the broad surfaces (8.05/7.80 mm) of a corresponding earth pin.
41 14.6.1 Conformity shall be checked by the following test.
After the test the earth socket contact shall retain the weight gauge shown in Figure 16a for not less than 30 s when the engagement surface of the socket-outlet is held horizontally with the gauge hanging vertically downwards. After the gauge is inse…
14.7 The construction of the socket-outlet shall be such that when a plug is withdrawn from it, the current carrying socket contacts are automatically screened by shutters. One socket aperture shutter shall not be capable of closing independently of …
14.7.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection, by the test described in 20.1.2, and by the application of the gauge shown in Figure 16b. The gauge and the test pin, shown in Figure 1, are applied to the shutter using a force of N applied perpendi…
14.7.2 Earth pin operated shutters and 3 pin operated shutters shall be deemed to conform to this requirement without testing. For other shutter designs, conformity shall be checked by the following test.
14.8 The construction of socket-outlet shall be such as to allow for easy withdrawal of the plug.
14.8.1 Conformity shall be checked by the following test.
42 14.9 Apertures for the reception of the line and the neutral plug pins shall not exceed 7.2 mm × 4.8 mm and for the earthing plug pin 8.8 mm × 4.8 mm. It is permissible to shape apertures at their front edges to facilitate insertion of plugs conformi…
14.9.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and measurement.
14.10 No part of the aperture intended for the reception of the line or neutral pin shall be less than 9.5 mm from the periphery of the engagement surface of a socket-outlet. When a shutter is operated by the simultaneous insertion of the current car…
14.10.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and measurement.
14.11 Switches shall be so constructed that undue arcing cannot occur when the switch is operated slowly.
14.11.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and by the following test.
14.11.2 The actuating member of a switch at rest shall take up a position corresponding to that of the moving contacts except those having a single push-button where the actuating member may take up a single rest position. The actuating mechanism shal…
14.11.3 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and by the end of 15.11.4.
14.11.4 The necessary force (F) to switch off shall first be measured and the force shall be applied to the extremity of the actuating member.
43 14.12 Multiple socket-outlets shall be capable of simultaneous use of all socket-outlets.
14.12.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and by fitting gauges as shown in Figure 11 in adjacent socket-outlets of the multiple socket-outlet.
14.13 If a fuse link is fitted to a socket‑outlet it shall conform to BS 1362:1973+A3:2021 or in the case of individually protected socket-outlets (IPS), BS 1362:1973+A3:2021 or BS EN 60127-2 Standard sheet 1 or Standard sheet 5. Fuses shall be mount…
44 14.14 Conductive component parts of socket-outlets shall be so located and separated that, in normal use, they cannot be displaced so as to affect adversely the safety or proper operation of the socket-outlet.
14.14.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and manipulation.
14.15 For fixed flush mounted socket-outlets, the size of the base or bases shall be such that the clearance for the purpose of wiring between the base or bases and the inside walls of the box or enclosure does not prevent its safe installation in a b…
14.16 Fixed surface mounted socket-outlets shall be provided with means to ensure proper seating on a flat surface and with fixing holes which will accept screws having a nominal diameter of 3.5 mm, or other suitable fixing means specified in the man…
14.16.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and measurement.
45 14.17 Flush socket-outlet plates either of insulating material or metal, or a combination of both, shall be 82.5 mm × 82.5 mm minimum for single socket-outlets and 82.5 mm × 142.5 mm minimum for multiple socket-outlets.
14.17.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and measurement.
14.18 The base and cover of non-rewireable portable socket-outlets shall be permanently attached to each other, such that the flexible cable cannot be separated without making the portable socket-outlet permanently useless.
14.18.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection.
14.19 Portable socket-outlets shall be so designed and constructed that they cannot be deformed to allow access to live parts or to allow separated metal parts to be brought into contact with each other.
14.19.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and by use of test probe 11 of BS EN 61032:1998 applied with a force of N immediately after the appropriate temperature rise test described in Clause 18.
14.20 For non-rewirable portable socket-outlets means shall be provided to prevent loose strands of a conductor connected to current carrying parts from reducing the minimum insulation requirements between such parts and all external surfaces of the …
14.20.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and the test described in 17.2.
14.21 For non-rewirable portable socket-outlets internal connections shall not be made by means of screws.
14.21.1 Conformity is checked by inspection.
14.22 Socket-outlets having an IP classification higher than IP20 shall be so constructed so that when they are fixed and wired as in normal use there are no free openings in their enclosures according to their classification.
14.22.1 Conformity is checked by inspection and the tests in accordance with 16.3.
14.23 Surface mounted socket-outlets having an IP classification higher than IP20 shall maintain their IP classification when fitted with conduits or with sheathed cables as in normal use.
46 14.23.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection, measurement and by the relevant tests of 16.3. Conformity of lid springs shall be checked by inspection and if necessary by the test of 26.2.1.
14.24 Portable socket-outlets having an IP classification higher than IP20 shall be adequately enclosed when fitted with a flexible cable as for normal use and without a plug in engagement.
14.24.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection, measurement and by the relevant tests of 16.3. Conformity of lid springs shall be checked by inspection and if necessary by the test of 26.2.1.
14.25 Electronic components incorporated in socket-outlets shall conform to Annex A.
14.25.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection of component conformity evidence and the tests of Annex A.
15 Resistance to ageing, resistance to humidity and protection provided by enclosures
15.1 Resistance to ageing
47 15.2 Resistance to humidity
15.2.1 Conformity shall be checked by the following humidity treatment followed within 20 min by the measurement of the insulation resistance and by the electric strength test specified in Clause 17.
15.3 Protection provided by enclosures
15.3.1 General
48 15.3.2 Protection against access to hazardous parts and against harmful effects due to ingress of solid foreign objects
15.3.2.1 General
15.3.2.2 Protection against access to hazardous parts
49 15.3.2.3 Protection against harmful effects due to ingress of solid foreign bodies
15.3.3 Protection against harmful effects due to ingress of water
50 16 Insulation resistance and electric strength
16.1 The insulation resistance and electric strength of socket-outlets shall be adequate.
16.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by the tests described in 17.1.2 and 17.1.3.
16.1.2 The insulation resistance is measured using a d.c. voltage of V the measurement being made for s after application of the voltage.
The insulation resistance is measured consecutively between:
The insulation resistance shall be not less than the following:
16.1.3 A 50 Hz voltage of substantially sinusoidal waveform is applied as described in 17.1.2. Initially, not more than 1 000 V is applied, the voltage then being raised to 2 000 V ±60 V. The high voltage source used shall be such that when the outpu…
51 16.2 Non-rewirable portable socket-outlets shall withstand a high voltage test, for which the test voltage shall be alternating, (50 Hz to 60 Hz) applied between all current carrying parts connected together and a conducting electrode in contact with…
17 Temperature rise
17.1 Socket-outlets and their surroundings shall not attain excessive temperatures in normal use.
17.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by the tests described in 18.1.2, and 18.1.3 for fixed socket-outlets and portable socket-outlets respectively. For the purpose of this test Individually Protected Socket-Outlets (IPS) are tested as portable socket-…
17.1.2 Panel mounted and surface mounted fixed socket-outlets are mounted as in use with their accompanying mounting block or backplate fixed to a vertical plywood board having a nominal thickness of 24 mm and having a surface extending at least 150 …
53 17.1.3 Rewirable portable socket-outlets are tested with 1 000 mm ±50 mm of 1.25 mm2 3 core PVC flexible cable as given in BS EN 50525-2 11:2011, non-rewirable portable socket-outlets are tested with 1 000 mm ±50 mm of the flexible cable supplied wit…
54 18 Breaking capacity of socket-outlets
18.1 The breaking capacity of socket contacts, switches, and fuse contacts incorporated in socket-outlets, shall be adequate.
55 18.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by the tests described in 19.1.2, 19.1.3 and 19.1.4 as applicable, which shall be completed with the socket-outlets connected and mounted as in normal use.
18.1.2 The socket contacts shall make and break a current of 1.25 times rated current ±0.4 A [i.e. (1.25 × 13) ±0.4 A] in a substantially non-inductive a.c. circuit at 250 V ±5 V, ten times in succession at intervals of approximately 30 s, a plug bei…
18.1.3 The switch shall make and break a current of 1.25 times rated current ±0.4 A [i.e. (1.25 × 13) ±0.4 A] in a substantially non-inductive a.c. circuit at 275 V ±5 V, ten times in succession at intervals of approximately 30 s.
18.1.4 The fuse contacts shall make and break a current by insertion and removal of a fuse in a substantially non-inductive a.c. circuit at 275 V ±5 V, ten times in succession at intervals of approximately 30 s, the values of the current being 1.25 t…
18.2 For socket-outlets intended for electric vehicle charging the tests of 19.1.2 and 19.1.3 are performed at a power factor of lagging.
18.2.1 Conformity shall be checked by the tests described in 19.1.2 and 19.1.3 as applicable, with the socket-outlets connected and mounted as in normal use but at a power factor of lagging.
19 Normal operation of socket-outlets
19.1 Socket-outlets shall withstand without excessive wear or other harmful effects, the electrical and mechanical stresses occurring in use.
19.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by the tests described in 20.1.2 and 20.1.3.
19.1.2 The combination of plugs having solid pins and the socket-outlet under test with the engagement surface substantially vertical shall make and break their rated current ±0.4 A at 250 V ±10 V a.c. 15 000 times (30 000 movements) in a substantial…
56 19.2 For socket-outlets intended for electric vehicle charging the test of 20.1.2 and 20.1.3 are performed at a power factor of lagging and the number of cycles is 5 000.
19.2.1 Conformity shall be checked by the tests described in 20.1.2 and 20.1.3 as applicable with the power factor and number of cycles as stated in 20.2.
20 Connection of flexible cables and cable anchorage
20.1 Provision shall be made for the entry and effective clamping without bending of 3 core flexible cables for rewirable portable socket-outlets, as given in BS EN 50525-2-21:2011 and BS EN 50525-2-11:2011, having nominal conductor cross sectional a…
57 20.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and by the following tests.
20.2 Cable anchorages in rewirable portable socket-outlets shall anchor the flexible cable securely to the socket-outlet. The design shall ensure the following:
20.2.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and test.
58 20.3 Screws which are used when clamping the flexible cable shall not serve to fix any other components unless the portable socket-outlet is rendered manifestly incomplete if the component is omitted or is replaced in an incorrect position, or the co…
20.3.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection.
20.4 Non-rewirable portable socket-outlets shall be fitted with 3 core flexible cables conforming to BS EN 50525-2-11:2011, or BS EN 50525-2-12:2011, or BS EN 50525-2-21:2011 or BS EN 50525-2-71:2011. Connections shall be as given in Table 11.
20.4.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and continuity test.
20.5 Non-rewirable portable socket-outlets shall be so designed that the flexible cable is not subjected to excessive bending where it enters the portable socket-outlet.
20.5.1 Conformity shall be checked by the following test using an apparatus similar to that shown in Figure 18. The portable socket-outlet is fixed to the oscillating member of the apparatus so that when this is vertical the axis of the flexible cabl…
60 20.6 The flexible cable entry to rewirable portable socket-outlets shall be so shaped as to prevent damage to the flexible cable.
20.6.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection.
21 Mechanical strength
21.1 Socket-outlets shall have adequate mechanical strength and be so constructed as to withstand such handling as might be expected in normal use.
21.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by the tests described in 22.1.2, 22.1.3, 22.1.4 and 22.1.5 as appropriate.
21.1.2 A solid link of stainless steel as shown in Figure 19a) or Figure 19b) as appropriate is inserted and withdrawn from the fuse clips of a fused socket-outlet 20 times in succession in a normal manner at a rate not exceeding ten per minute. A st…
61 21.1.3 Fixed and panel mounted socket-outlets are tested with the impact test apparatus shown in Figure 21a). The pendulum consists of a steel tube with an external diameter of 9 mm nominal and a wall thickness of 0.5 mm nominal suspended in such a w…
64 21.1.4 Rewirable single and twin portable socket-outlets are fitted with 3 core PVC 1.25 mm2 flexible cable as given in BS EN 50525-2-11:2011, the terminals and cover screws being tightened with the torque in Table 6. Non-rewirable single and twin po…
66 21.1.5 Rewirable portable socket-outlets with more than two outlets are fitted with 3 core 1.25 mm2 flexible cable as given in BS EN 50525-2-11:2011.
67 22 Screws, current carrying parts and connections
22.1 Screwed connections, electrical and otherwise, shall withstand the mechanical stresses occurring in normal use. Screws directly transmitting electrical contact pressure shall screw into metal. Screws shall not be of metal which is soft and liabl…
22.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and, for screws and nuts which are intended to be tightened during installation, or use, or during replacement of a fuse link by the following test.
22.2 Thread cutting and/or thread forming screws shall not be used for the making of current carrying or earth continuity connections.
22.2.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and by manual test.
68 22.3 Current carrying parts and earthing contacts shall be of brass (having a minimum content of 58% copper), copper, phosphor bronze or other metal at least equivalent with regard to its conductivity, resistance to abrasion and resistance to corrosi…
22.3.1 Conformity shall be checked by inspection and by the relevant tests described in 12.2, 12.3, Clause 18 and Clause 26.
23 Resistance to heat
23.1 Socket-outlets shall be resistant to heat.
23.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by the test described in 24.1.2 or 24.1.3.
69 23.1.3 Portable socket-outlets with external parts of resilient material, e.g. thermoplastics and rubber, are subjected to a pressure test by means of an apparatus similar to that shown in Figure 23, the test being made in a heating cabinet at a temp…
71 23.2 Parts of insulating material shall be sufficiently resistant to heat having particular regard to their location and function in the complete socket-outlet.
23.2.1 Conformity shall be checked as follows:
24 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
24.1 General
24.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by the test described in 25.2.
24.2 Glow wire test
72 25 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting
25.1 Press formed or similar current carrying parts of copper alloy containing less than 80% of copper shall be resistant to failure in use due to stress corrosion.
25.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by the following test.
73 25.2 Ferrous parts, the rusting of which might cause the socket-outlet to become unsafe, shall be adequately protected against rusting.
25.2.1 Conformity shall be checked by the following test.
26 Overload test
26.1 Individually protected socket-outlets shall withstand the associated electrical and mechanical stresses.
26.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by the test described in 28.1.2.
26.1.2 The socket‑outlet shall be wired in accordance with 18.1.3.
26.3 IPS fitted with BS EN 60127 fuses shall withstand overload currents, which could occur due to overload, without creating a risk of contact with live parts.
74 26.3.3 The IPS shall be subjected to a test current of 24.7 A for 30 min or until the fuse in the plug operates (if less than 30 min). Immediately afterwards, the checks specified in 28.3.4 shall be made.
27 Cyclic loading test
27.1 Single-gang socket-outlets classified as being suitable for electric vehicle charging shall withstand the associated electrical and mechanical stresses.
27.1.1 Conformity shall be checked by the test described in 29.1.2.
27.1.2 The socketoutlet shall be wired in accordance to 18.1.2 using 2.5 mm2 2 core and earth PVC insulated and sheathed cable as given in BS 6004:2012+A1:2020, except that there shall be no outgoing cable.
75 Annex A (normative)
Requirements for incorporated electronic components
A.1 General
A.1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements
AA.1.1 Socket-outlets which intentionally emit and / or receive radio waves
A.1.2 Conformity
A.2 USB circuits intended for charging portable devices
A.2.1 General
76 A.2.1.1 Power rating and identification markings
A.2.2 Overcurrent and earth fault protection in primary circuits
A.2.2.1 Number and location of protective devices
A.2.2.2 Electrical insulation
A.2.2.3 Clearances, creepage distances and distances through insulation
A.2.3 Disconnection from the mains supply
77 A.2.4 Mechanical strength
A.2.4.1 Reducing the risk of ignition and spread of flame
A.2.5 Abnormal conditions
78 A.2.6 Conformity
A.3 Surge protective devices
A.3.1 General
A.3.2 Requirements
79 A.3.3 Conformity
A.3.4 Incorporation of VDRs in socket-outlets
A.3.5 Conformity
A.4 Electronic switches
A.4.1 General
A.4.2 Conformity
Annex B (normative)
Pollution degree
80 Annex C (normative)
Relation between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and Overvoltage Category
Annex D (normative)
Impulse voltage test
81 Annex E (normative)
Measurement of clearances and creepage distances
86 Annex F (normative)
Determination of the Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) and Proof Tracking Index (PTI)
87 Annex G (normative)
The construction and calibration of a calibrated link
G.1 Construction
88 G.2 Calibration
90 Annex H (normative)
Test plug for temperature rise test
H.1 General
91 H.2 Calibration
92 Annex I (informative) Recommendations for products that incorporate BS 1363-2:2023 socket-outlets:

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