GB/T 23307-2023
Floor socket-outlets for household and similar purposes (English Version)

Standard No.

GB/T 23307-2023

Language

Chinese, Available in English version

Release Date

2023

Published By

General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People‘s Republic of China

Latest

GB/T 23307-2023

Replace

GB/T 23307-2009

Introduction

1. Standard Overview

GB/T 23307-2023 "Floor sockets for household and similar purposes" is a mandatory standard for floor sockets for household and similar environments, replacing the original GB/T 23307-2009 version. The new standard has made important updates in technical requirements, classification parameters, test methods, etc., especially in terms of protection against electric shock, mechanical strength, protection level and functional module design.

2. Technical requirements and innovations

Classification dimensions	Parameter description	Comparison between the old and new standards
Protection level	Added protection level requirements against harmful water ingress, divided into two categories: with and without.	The 2009 version did not specify this requirement.
Mechanical strength
Added shell impact test and functional module pressure test to ensure product durability.	The 2009 version only requires basic mechanical strength tests.
Functional module	The isolation requirements for strong and weak current parts are refined to ensure electromagnetic compatibility.	The 2009 version did not specify the requirements for weak current modules.

3. Comparative analysis of standard frameworks

The new standard adds more detailed indicators in the classification dimension, such as classification by installation method and protection level (see Table 1), and adds multiple key test items to ensure more comprehensive product quality.

4. Implementation suggestions and safety precautions

Implementation suggestions:

1. Fully consider the requirements of the new standard during the product design stage, especially the protection level and mechanical strength indicators.
2. Strictly follow the test methods to conduct quality inspections during the production process to ensure that all indicators meet the requirements.
3. Provide detailed product manuals to clarify installation and use precautions, especially anti-electric shock protection measures.

Safety Precautions:

• When installing and using floor sockets, users should ensure reliable grounding to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• Regularly check the mechanical state of the socket, especially after multiple openings or closings.
• For products with protective devices, their reset function needs to be tested regularly to ensure safety performance.

GB/T 23307-2023 Referenced Document

• GB/T 1002 Single phase plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes—Types，basic parameters and dimensions
• GB/T 1003 "Three phases plugs and socket outlets for household and similar purposes-Types,basic parameters and dimensions"
• GB/T 11318.1 Equipments and components used in cabled distribution systems primarily intended for television and sound signals. Part 1: Generic specifications
• GB/T 11318.12 Equipments and components used in cabled distribution systems primarily intended for television and sound signals. Part 12: Generic specifications for system outlets
• GB/T 13384 General specifications for packing of mechanical and electrical product
• GB/T 14536.1 Automatic electrical controls—Part 1: General requirements
• GB/T 16842 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures.Probe for verification
• GB/T 17466.23 Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations—Part 23: Particular requirements for floor boxes and enclosures
• GB/T 1768 Paints and varnishes Determination of resistance to abrasion Rotating abrasive rubber wheel method
• GB/T 2099.1-2021 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes—Part 1: General requirements
• GB/T 2423.17 Environmental testing Part 2: Test methods Test Ka: Salt spray*， 2024-08-23 Update
• GB/T 28527 Residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection for socket-outlets for household and similar uses
• GB/T 4208 Enclosure protection level (IP code) "Amendment No. 1" GB/T 4208-2017
• GB/T 6461 Methods for corrosion testing of metallic and other inorganic coatings on metallic substrates--Rating of test specimens and manufactured articles subjected to corrosion tests
• GB/T 9254.1 Information technology equipment, multimedia equipment and receivers—Electromagnetic compatibility—Part 1: Emission requirements
• YD/T 577 Jack and Plug For Indoor Telephone

GB/T 23307-2023 history

• 2023 GB/T 23307-2023 Floor socket-outlets for household and similar purposes
• 2009 GB/T 23307-2009 Floor socket-outlets for household and similar purposes

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