# The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1987, Regulation 6: Electrical devices other than standard plugs


(1) Subject to the following provisions of this regulation, any electrical device (other than a standard plug) specified in column 2 of Schedule 3 to these Regulations shall conform to the particular British Standard specified for such devices in column 3 or shall be of a kind approved by a specified person.
(2) Paragraph (1) above shall not apply to any plug which is designed for the purpose of connecting any electrical apparatus to a telecommunication system and which conforms to British Standard 6312: 1982 published to come into operation on 31st July 1982 or to any socket which is designed for the engagement of such a plug.
(3) A round-pin plug, namely a plug which carries pins substantially cylindrical in form, which conforms to British Standard 546: 1950 referred to in Schedule 3 to these Regulations, shall not contain or be accompanied by a fuse link other than one which conforms to British Standard 646: 1958, referred to in the said Schedule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/603/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/plugs-and-sockets-etc-safety-regulations-1987/regulation-6
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