UK RCD sockets regulation

[Gricey12]

Can anyone tell me the latest regulation for RCD protection on socket outlets, I believe it's required for sockets up to 32A but I'm told it applies to all socket outlets, we have to install a 63A 5 pin socket located outside. Thanks in advance

 

[loz2754]

411.3.3 30mA RCD shall be provided for socket outlets not exceeding 32 amps - for use by persons of capability BA1, BA2, or children; and in other locations; and for mobile equipment to be used outdoors.

But see note 3 - RCD protection for all socket outlets is recommended.

 

[davesparks]

I'm told it applies to all socket outlets,

Told by who?
If you are being told this by the person who is paying you then crack on and do what they want.
If you are being told this by someone else then ignore them.

You are right that it is sockets of 32A or less which require additional protection by 30mA RCD (RCD protection may be required for other reasons such as fault protection in a TT system)

You might decide that, above and beyond tbe requirements of the regulations, 30mA RCD protection is beneficial for your particular application, but it is not a requirement.

 

[Gricey12]

Told by who?
If you are being told this by the person who is paying you then crack on and do what they want.
If you are being told this by someone else then ignore them.

You are right that it is sockets of 32A or less which require additional protection by 30mA RCD (RCD protection may be required for other reasons such as fault protection in a TT system)

You might decide that, above and beyond tbe requirements of the regulations, 30mA RCD protection is beneficial for your particular application, but it is not a requirement.

Thank you Dave , the reason I asked was that I was told it had been amended but couldn't find it so I was sceptical anyway.

 

[pc1966]

Thank you Dave , the reason I asked was that I was told it had been amended but couldn't find it so I was sceptical anyway.

The main amendment change was that the omission of RCD protection now requires both a risk assessment and to be in use only by skilled/instructed personnel.

An example of where that is an appropriate approach is a computer room where you might have racks equipment with lots of leakage fed from 16A or 32A connectors. The room is normally secured and only staff in there would be technically qualified, also it is usually a clean, dry, and well organised/tested so the risk of a shock is low as well.