Foreword

Publishing information

This part of BS 1363 is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence from The British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 31 August 2016. It was prepared by Technical Committee PEL/23, Electrical accessories. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Supersession

This part of BS 1363 supersedes BS 1363‑5:2008, which remains current and will be withdrawn on 31 August 2019.

Information about this document

Text introduced or altered by Corrigendum No. 1 is indicated in the text by tags . Minor editorial corrections are not tagged.

BS 1363 comprises five parts covering the following:

• Part 1: Specification for rewirable and non‑rewirable 13 A fused plugs;
• Part 2: Specification for 13 A switched and unswitched socket‑outlets;
• Part 3: Specification for adaptors;
• Part 4: Specification for 13 A fused connection units switched and unswitched;
• Part 5: Specification for fused conversion plugs.

NOTE In order to prevent confusion with BS 1363:1984, the figure and clause numbers have been retained.

This new edition of BS 1363‑5 incorporates technical changes only. It does not represent a full review or revision of the standard, which will be undertaken in due course.

Presentational conventions

The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “shall”.

Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.

Requirements in this standard are drafted in accordance with Rules for the structure and drafting of UK standards, subclause J.1.1, which states, "Requirements should be expressed using wording such as: ‘When tested as described in Annex A, the product shall ...’". This means that only those products that are capable of passing the specified test will be deemed to conform to this standard.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Conformity with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

Particular attention is drawn to the following specific regulations:

The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. SI No. 1768.

BS 1363-5:2016

13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units - Specification for fused conversion plugs

Current

Published:

31 May 2019