# The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1987, Regulation 5: Standard plugs


(1) Subject to the following provisions of this regulation, a standard plug shall be of a kind approved by a specified person.
(2) Until 31st August 1988 a standard plug shall conform to British Standard 1363: 1984 referred to in Schedule 3 to these Regulations or shall provide an equivalent level of safety to those which do so conform.
(3) A standard plug shall not contain or be accompanied by a fuse link other than one which conforms to British Standard 1362: 1973 referred to in Schedule 3 to these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/603/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/plugs-and-sockets-etc-safety-regulations-1987/regulation-5
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