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Wasn't there a thread a few weeks ago that concluded that a 4mm radial protected by a 32A OCPD was not good practice anyway, just to throw a bit more fuel on the fire?
 
Things can happen, no doubt. But it is very unlikely that during normal use in a domestic property that the socket in question would be overloaded. If some idiot decided to extend off that socket then that's their responsibility. No one can foresee all events.
Like I said non of us would install the socket in this manner, and yes in exceptional circumstance there could be a chance it gets overloaded. As I said I would asses the install, make a note on the report and then perhaps code it accordingly if I felt it was going to be a potential problem.

Its easy to fall into the nanny state mentality, stifled by bureaucracy. This doesn't mean ignoring potential hazards, but rather accessing the situations to determine the severity. But we cannot wrap people up in cotton wool, they have to take some responsibility for their own welfare.
I doubt any thing will happen, three of my kitchen sockets are a spur from the ring final, done by the previous owner. Will be put right one day when kitchen is altered, has all sorts plugged into it without a problem.
 
Daft Sod^^^^^:D
 

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