MS 1936:2016

The use of RCD as a means of protection against leakage currents can be found in Regulation
36 of the Electricity Regulations 1994. It should be noted that the use of voltage operated earth
leakage circuit breakers (ELCB) is no longer allowed and only current operated RCDs are to
be used.

In operation, a RCD shall ensure the disconnection of all live (phase and neutral) conductors in
the protected circuit. Disconnection of protective earthing conductor is not permitted.

Only live (phase and neutral) conductors shall pass through the magnetic circuit of an RCD.
Ensure the direction of the current flow in live conductors passing through the magnetic circuit
of an RCD is correct to eliminate nuisance tripping of RCD due to magnetic flux imbalance.

The protective earthing conductor of any circuit shall not pass through the magnetic circuit of
an RCD.
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Double pole RCD for single phase residential or similar installation and single phase final
distribution board with an incoming equal or less than 100A shall have rated residual operating
current not exceeding 100 mA immediately after the incoming circuit breaker/isolator.

Four pole RCD for three phase residential or similar installation and three phase final
distribution board with an incoming equal or less than 100A shall have rated residual operating
current not exceeding 100 mA immediately after the incoming circuit breaker/isolator

RCD with rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA shall be installed in installations
where portable or fixed apparatus such as electric power tools, hair-dryer, electric kettle and
washing machine, is used.

RCD with rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA can be installed to protect an
individual final power circuit or to protect a group of final power circuits.

RCDs with rated residual operating current not exceeding 10 mA shall be installed in all circuits
under the following instances:

a) where the floor is likely to be wet such as water fountain, water features, bathroom, kitchen,
swimming pool, garden or any outdoor area where exposed to rain or water spray;

b) for the protection of equipment and apparatus, such water heating system, booster pumps
and similar; and

c) (recommended) where supplying apparatus used by children, elderly, uninformed

consumers who are sick, or similar.

If an installation is protected by a single RCD of rated residual operating current not exceeding
30 mA, it shall be located at the origin of the installation, that is, immediately after the main
incoming isolator at the consumer unit or main switchboard.

RCD should be tested at least every six months to ensure its proper operation. The test shall
be carried out in accordance to the Electricity Supply Act 1990 and the Electricity Regulations
1994, the recommendation of the manufacturers and/or good maintenance practice.

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