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  2. AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types

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    The important socket dimensions which the standard does specify are: A minimum insertion of 9.6 mm from the face of the socket-outlet to the first point of contact with a live part, [67] a minimum distance of 9.5 mm from the line and neutral apertures to the periphery of the socket face, [68] and not to exceed dimensions for the apertures of 7. ...

  3. Electrical wiring in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    These can be divided into three main groups: industrial sockets, which are totally different from the standard sockets; sockets with the same pinout as normal sockets but that will only seal properly when the correct plug and socket are used together (e.g., the 5 A, 13 A, and 15 A variants of Lewden sockets); and sockets that completely enclose ...

  4. IEC 60364 - Wikipedia

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    The latest versions of many European wiring regulations (e.g., BS 7671 in the UK) follow the section structure of IEC 60364 very closely, but contain additional language to cater for historic national practice and to simplify field use and determination of compliance by electricians and inspectors. National codes and site guides are meant to ...

  5. BS 7671 - Wikipedia

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    BS 7671 UK wiring regulations; ... Cabling and accessories; AC power plugs and sockets; Cable tray; ... systems complying with the relevant part(s) of BS EN ISO 12696 ...

  6. Electrical code - Wikipedia

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    An electrical code is a term for a set of regulations for the design and installation of electrical wiring in a building. The intention of such regulations is to provide standards to ensure electrical wiring systems are safe for people and property, protecting them from electrical shock and fire hazards. They are usually based on a model code ...

  7. CEE 7 standard AC plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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    The CEE 7/5 socket and CEE 7/6 plug are defined in French standard NF C 61-314 "Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes" (which also includes CEE 7/7, 7/16 and 7/17 plugs) The socket has a predominantly circular recess which is 15 mm (0.591 in) deep with two symmetrical round apertures and a round 4.8 mm (0.189 in) earth pin ...

  8. List of British Standards - Wikipedia

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    Part 5 (BS1192-5:1998) concerns Guide for structuring and exchange of CAD data. BS 1361 for cartridge fuses for a.c. circuits in domestic and similar premises; BS 1362 for cartridge fuses for BS 1363 power plugs; BS 1363 for mains power plugs and sockets; BS 1377 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering.

  9. IEC 60906-1 - Wikipedia

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    IEC 60906-1-plug. IEC 60906-1 (IEC designation "Type N") [1] is an international standard designed "to provide a standard for a safe, compact and practical 16 A 250 V AC system of plugs and socket-outlets that could be accepted by many countries as their national standard, even if not in the near future."