UK 5 pin socket

[DPG]

Is this your private opinion or I can find this in regs ?

Have you got a copy of the regs?

 

[Strima]

Is this your private opinion or I can find this in regs ?

411.3.3 again.

BS7671:2018 18th Edition.

411.3.3 Additional Requirements for Socket-outlets and for the supply of mobile equipment for use outdoors

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) socket-outlets with a rated current not exceeding 32A, and
(ii) mobile equipment with a rated current not exceeding 32A for use outdoors.

An exception to (i) is permitted where, other than for an installation in a dwelling, a documented risk assessment determines that RCD protection is not necessary.

 

[dj2102]

411.3.3 again.

BS7671:2018 18th Edition.

411.3.3 Additional Requirements for Socket-outlets and for the supply of mobile equipment for use outdoors

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) socket-outlets with a rated current not exceeding 32A, and
(ii) mobile equipment with a rated current not exceeding 32A for use outdoors.

An exception to (i) is permitted where, other than for an installation in a dwelling, a documented risk assessment determines that RCD protection is not necessary.

Ok. So who should do the risk assessment ?

 

[Strima]

Ok. So who should do the risk assessment ?

A competent person. You would need to seek advice from a health and safety professional who has dealt with electrical risk assessments in the past.

 

[Mike Johnson]

After carrying out the Hazard Analysis if a hazard is identified to be present, then the Risk Assessment will deal with how that risk can be minimised, but why would you even consider not putting RCD protection in a workshop where IMO the risk is greater than any domestic installation?