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Table 1: Minimum number of socket outlets to be provided in homes
All socket outlets should be of the twin switched type
Room type	Smaller dwellings rooms typically 4-12 m2	Medium dwellings rooms typically 9-25 m2	Larger dwellings rooms typically 25-225 m2
Main living room	4	4	6
Dining room	3	3	4
Single bedroom	2	3	3
Double bedroom	3	3	3
Studies	4	4	6
Utility rooms	3	4	4
Kitchens	6	8	10
Garages	1	1	2
Conservatories	2	3	4
Halls	1	2	2
Lofts	1	1	1
Note: In accordance with BS 7671 (Regulations for Electrical Installations) all socket outlets likely to support portable equipment used outdoors must be protected by a 30 mA residual current device