15.3 Equipment incorporating an appliance coupler
[Basic requirements]
Equipment having an appliance coupler, on which water etc. may drip, shall incorporate
drip-proofing measures in the appliance coupler section in order to prevent hazards such as the
emission of smoke, ignition and fire.
Note: The term "appliance coupler" refers to the equipment-side coupler of any detachable power
cord to be connected to the equipment body to supply commercial power.
[Design standards]
Same as the Basic requirements mentioned above.
[Criteria]
Compliance is determined by visual inspection and by testing.