SLNS/BS 1363 – 2:1995+A4:2012

13 Plugs, Socket-Outlets, Adaptors and Connection Units, Specifcation for 13A Switched and unswitched Socket-Outlets

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.