British Standard Switches & Sockets (BS 1363 / BS 3676)

Overview

British Standard Wiring Accessories

In Kenya and East Africa, electrical wiring accessories must strictly comply with British Standards (BS 1363 and BS 3676 / BS EN 60669) as enforced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and KEBS. Nairobi Power Engineers supplies premium commercial, residential, and industrial wiring accessories engineered for safety, aesthetic refinement, and long-term mechanical endurance.

Our collection includes 13A single and twin switched socket-outlets with integrated USB-A & USB-C fast charging, 10A/20A plate switches, 45A cooker control units, fused connection units (spurs), and rugged metalclad accessories for industrial godowns and plant rooms.

Product Lineup

Equipment & Range Highlights

BS 1363 Certified • 13A Sockets

13A Switched Socket-Outlets with USB Fast Charging

Single and twin 13A 3-pin square switched sockets with child-safe safety shutters, double-pole switching, and integrated Type-A + Type-C USB fast chargers.

Rating13 A 250 V AC (BS 1363-2)

USB Output5V DC 3.1A / 45W Fast Charge

Safety3-Pin Shuttered Mechanism

BS 3676 / BS EN 60669 • Wall Switches

10A / 20A Modular Wall Switches & Grid Systems

1-gang to 6-gang 2-way and intermediate wall switches, 20A double-pole water heater switches with neon indicators, and modular architrave plates.

Rating10 AX (Fluorescent / LED Duty)

Poles1-Way / 2-Way / DP 20A

StandardsBS EN 60669-1

BS 4177 Certified • Cooker Units

45A DP Cooker Control Units with 13A Socket & Neons

Heavy-duty 45A double-pole main cooker isolation switch combined with an independent 13A switched socket outlet and dual red neon power indicators.

Main Switch45 A Double Pole (DP)

Aux Socket13 A Switched (BS 1363)

StandardBS 4177 / KS 04-246

Accessory Specs

Wiring Accessories British Standards Reference

Accessory Type	British Standard	Rated Voltage / Current	Key Safety Features
13A Switched Sockets	BS 1363-2 / KS 04-246	250 V AC, 13 A	Double-pole switching, child-safe shutter mechanism, twin earth terminals
Plate Lighting Switches	BS EN 60669-1 / BS 3676	250 V AC, 10 AX / 20 AX	10AX inductive rating for LED drivers and electronic ballasts
Fused Connection Units (FCU)	BS 1363-4	250 V AC, 13 A (BS 1362 fuse)	Switched/unswitched, neon indicator, cable flex outlet
Water Heater / AC Switches	BS EN 60669-2-4	250 V AC, 20 A / 32 A DP	Double-pole 3mm contact gap, red neon indicator lamp
Cooker Control Units	BS 4177	250 V AC, 45 A + 13A Socket	Double-pole main switch + 13A switched socket outlet
Metalclad Industrial Sockets	BS 1363-2 / BS 5733	250 V AC, 13 A (Single/Twin)	Heavy-gauge steel backbox with 20mm conduit knockouts

Key Features

Engineering & Build Highlights

Conforms 100% to mandatory British Standards (BS 1363, BS 3676, BS 4177) and KEBS standards
Child-safe safety shutter mechanism: phase and neutral apertures open ONLY when the earth pin is inserted
Double-pole switching on socket-outlets disconnects both live and neutral conductors for complete isolation
High-grade phosphor bronze spring contacts maintain firm plug gripping pressure over 15,000 insertion cycles
Twin earth terminals on 2-gang socket-outlets enable high-integrity protective earthing according to BS 7671 Section 543
Available in standard white moulded urea-formaldehyde (anti-microbial), brushed stainless steel, and industrial metalclad

Applications

Target Applications & Sectors

Commercial office towers & corporate headquartersLuxury residential apartments & private residencesHospitality hotels, safari lodges & conference resortsSchools, university classrooms & student dormitoriesIndustrial workshops, warehouses & plant rooms (Metalclad)Healthcare clinics & hospital patient ward suites

FAQs

BS 1363 sockets incorporate a mandatory mechanical shutter that blocks the live and neutral holes until the longer earth pin is inserted, insulated plug pin sleeves preventing live touch during insertion, and an integral cartridge fuse (BS 1362) inside every plug.

The "X" rating denotes that the switch has been specifically tested and certified to handle the severe capacitive inrush currents generated by modern LED power supplies and fluorescent ballasts without contact welding.

British Standard Switches & Sockets