Requirements and tests for manually operated general purpose switches with a rated voltage not exceeding 440V and a rated current not exceeding 63A, with particular reference to safety in normal use.Cross References:BS 1224BS 1706BS 1872BS 2782:Part 3:Method 365CBS 3042BS 4662BS 4714BS 5490BS 5518BS 5901BS 6458:Section 2.1BS 6500IEC 719Replaced by BS EN 60669-1:1996 but remains current.Incorporates the following:AMD 10625 published 15 August 1999AMD 8222 published 15 October 1994AMD 10148 published 15 November 1998AMD 9185 published 15 March 1997AMD 10625 is a Corrigendum