# The Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Household Appliances, Portable Tools etc.) Regulations 1978, Regulation 2


(1) In these Regulations—
“B.S.800: 1977” means the British Standard Specification for radio interference limits and measurements for equipment embodying small motors, contacts, control and other devices causing similar interference, B.S.800: 1977, published on 31st August 1977;
“the Directive” means Council Directive No. 76/889/EEC;
“lighting dimmer” means any electronic device which controls the light output of an electric lamp and which has a power rating not exceeding 1000 watts.
(2) The Interpretation Act 1889 applies for the interpretation of these Regulations as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1978/1267/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/wireless-telegraphy-control-of-interference-from-household-appliances-portable-tools-etc-regulations-1978/regulation-2
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