BS 1363-4 – 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units

BS 1363-4:2016+A1:2018 specifies requirements for 13 A fused fixed connection units for household,commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use. Theconnection units are suitable for the connection of appliances, in a.c. circuits only, operating atvoltages not exceeding 250 V r.m.s. at 50 Hz.

Requirements are specified for connection units incorporating a fuse?link conforming toBS 1362:1973.

Requirements are specified for 13 A connection units with or without associated controllingswitches, for flush mounting in suitable enclosures, e.g. boxes conforming to BS 4662:2006+A1:2009,or for surface or panel mounting. Connection units are intended for use with cables conformingto BS 6004:2012 having copper conductors. Connection units with cable outlets are additionallyintended for use with flexible cables, conforming to the relevant part of BS EN 50525 (see Annex G),on the load (output) side.

Cross References:
BS 7211
BS 7919
IEC 60417-DB
BS 638-4
BS 1362:1973
The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
BS 6007
IEC 60038
BS 6500
BS EN 60664-1:2007
BS EN 50525-2-21:2011
BS 1363-3:2016
BS EN 61180-1:1995
BS EN 61032:1998
BS EN 60664-5:2007
BS EN 50525-2-11:2011
BS 1363-5:2016
BS 6004:2012
BS 219:1977
BS EN 60112:2003+A1:2009
BS 1363-1:2016
BS EN 60695-2-11:2014
BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013
BS EN 50525-1:2011
BS EN 60664-3:2003+A1:2010
BS EN 60695-10-2:2014
BS 1363-2:2016
BS 4662:2006+A1:2009
BS EN 61140:2016