GCE thanks for the feedback ... I dont totally disagree with the reg.

I agree in some cases as noted on the weekend while having breakfast at wimpy ... having a 164-1/ 164-2 and an ushuko plug at each table is a good idea ... you can charge your device or for some ... plug in the laptop etc.

However making a rule that ever single plug should be fitted with a za ... not wise ... considering the fact hat 96% of the appliances in the 5 stores I visted had the standard 164-1 ... 3 % had 2 pin plug tops and 1% had ushuko ... maybe changing the reg to allow for at least one za plug in each room would make far more sense.

A good example is my kitchen ... I have decided to replace 1 double socket outlet on each wall with a combo 164-1/164/2 and an ushuko ... and the one in my charging cupboard with all 6 x 164-2 on one 4x4 grid plate.

It seems everyone elese agrees with the reg ... so as I mentioned ... I will make sure I put a note on each of my COC's with the reasoning behind my choice to fit 5 % of the electrical installtion with 164-2 plugs as per the reg.

I am also going to send the note to the AIA for our area and see what he thinks about my decision ... ultimately he will have to make the decision to take legal action if another contractor challenges my decision and what steps should be taken to fix the problem ... one of the reasons I keep a thick pile of complants and documentation of illegal installations just in case I need to bog him down and waste his time.