I don’t have a copy of the standard, but I’m fairly sure this is all detailed 
in:

BS 1363-2:2016+A1:2018
13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units - Specification for 
13 A switched and unswitched socket-outlets

It’s a BSI standard, so it’s expensive !

Best regards
Charlie

Charlie Blackham
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From: Scott Xe <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2023 3:09 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [PSES] Safety shutters in BS 13A socket

BS 13A sockets are designed with a safety shutter to prevent accidental contact 
with live electrical contacts. According to the BS standard, the shutters for 
the live (L) and neutral (N) apertures must block securely. Is there any 
verification test available to ensure that the shutters for the L and N 
apertures meet this required safety standard?

Thanks and regards,

Scott
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