It does indeed sound as though Ireland is much more "Europeanized" than the U.K. in its installations.
You mentioned that the system probably dates from the 1970s era, so I thought I'd post some relevant IEE rules for radial circuits for that period that might let you work out if the electrician followed IEE Guidelines(see how useful it is to keep old code books?
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Here are some extracts from the 14th edition (1970):
A.30 In domestic installations either radial or ring final sub-circuits conforming with Table A.3M may be installed to serve socket-outlets complying with B.S.1363 and stationary appliances of rating not exceeding 13 amperes.......
A.31 Each socket-outlet of a twin or multiple socket-outlet unit shall be counted as one socket-outlet for the purposes of Regulation A.30 and Table A.3M.
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[This message has been edited by pauluk (edited 03-06-2003).]
