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<blockquote data-quote="Sidney" data-source="post: 484314" data-attributes="member: 30039"><p><em>411.3.3 Additional requirements for socket-outlets and for the supply of mobile equipment for use outdoors</em></p><p></p><p><em>In AC systems, additional protection by means of an RCD with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 Ma shall be provided for:</em></p><p></p><p><em>(i) socket-outlets with a rated current not exceeding 32A, and</em></p><p></p><p><em>(ii) mobile equipment with a rated current not exceeding 32A for use outdoors.</em></p><p></p><p><em>An exception to (i) is permitted where, other than for installation in a dwelling, a documented risk assessment determines that RCD protection is not necessary.</em></p><p></p><p>So either fit an RCD or do a risk assessment. No provision for putting a label on it now.</p><p></p><p>Removing this line:<em> (b) for a specific labelled or otherwise suitably identified socket-outlet provided for connection of a particular item of equipment.</em> from the book has created no end of problems in the telecoms industry.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sidney, post: 484314, member: 30039"] [I]411.3.3 Additional requirements for socket-outlets and for the supply of mobile equipment for use outdoors[/I] [I]In AC systems, additional protection by means of an RCD with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 Ma shall be provided for:[/I] [I](i) socket-outlets with a rated current not exceeding 32A, and[/I] [I](ii) mobile equipment with a rated current not exceeding 32A for use outdoors.[/I] [I]An exception to (i) is permitted where, other than for installation in a dwelling, a documented risk assessment determines that RCD protection is not necessary.[/I] So either fit an RCD or do a risk assessment. No provision for putting a label on it now. Removing this line:[I] (b) for a specific labelled or otherwise suitably identified socket-outlet provided for connection of a particular item of equipment.[/I] from the book has created no end of problems in the telecoms industry. [/QUOTE]
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