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Summary of requirements for 30 mA RCD protection
Regulations	Relating to	Example	Additional protection
411.3.3	All socket-outlets up to	Downstairs sockets	30 mA RCD or RCBO
	20 A rating for general use	Upstairs sockets
	by ordinary persons	Kitchen sockets
		Cooker outlet with
		integral 13 A socket-outlet.
		Any other socket rated
		up to 20 A including garage.
701.411.3.3	All electrical circuits	Shower circuit	30 mA RCD or RCBO
	in a room with a	Lighting circuit
	fixed bath or shower	Heating circuit
		Ventilation circuit
		Shaver socket
		Socket-outlets
522.6.6	All electrical circuits buried	All concealed wiring	30 mA RCD or RCBO
522.6.7	in a wall or partition at depth	- Socket-outlets
522.6.8	of less than 50 mm and	- Lighting circuits
	without earthed	- Smoke alarms
	mechanical protection	- Burglar alarms