European requirement comparable to NEC 210.23 (1) Permissible Loads

[tscott99parr]

Hello,

Great forum, first post.

In the US, a portable device that has a detachable cord may only be rated a maximum of 80% of the branch circuit current rating per NEC 210.23 (1). Is there an equivalent European requirement? What is the safety standard that defines this?

Related, does China have a similar requirement?

Thanks

Ty

 

[ScottyUK]

In the UK our plugs incorporate a fuse which is sized to proect the applicance flex, so there is no direct equivalent to that regulation in BS 7671

 

[tscott99parr]

ScottyUK, thank you for the reply.

I am still interested in information related to the other European countries that use the Schuko type plug.

Thanks

Ty