BS Numbers for Protective Devices
Below is a reference guide for the BS number of various protection devices such as fuses, circuit breakers, RCBOs, etc. typically referenced on test certificates:
| BS Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| BS 1361 | Cartridge Fuses (Consumer Unit Type) |
| BS 1363 | Plug Top Fuses |
| BS 1363 | 13A Plug Tops |
| BS 3036 | Rewireable Fuses |
| BS 3871 | Miniature Circuit Breaker (Old Style) |
| BS 60898 | Miniature Circuit Breakers |
| BS 7288 | RCD Sockets |
| BS 88 | Cartridge Fuses (General purpose) |
| BS EN 60947-3 | Main Isolators |
| BS EN 61008 | Main RCDs |
| BS EN 61009-1 | RCBOs |
| BS EN 62606 | AFDDs |
