2026-10-23T19:17:32

PUIL 2020 for Houses: 30 mA RCD (GPAS) on Sockets and in Bathrooms

PUIL 2020 for houses (SNI 0225:2020) is the reference when renovating electrical installations, and one of the most common questions is about ELCB or GPAS. According to an expert answer on the Schneider Electric community forum (24-25 May 2023), sockets up to 32 A used by laypersons and all circuits in a room with a bath or shower must be protected by an RCD (GPAS) with residual current not exceeding 30 mA. We reproduce that quote as is, with its verification status as of 23 October 2026, because the official SNI text was not accessible to us.

PUIL 2020 for houses: 30 mA RCD rules and verification status

Item	Part / clause	Summary	Verification status	Source
Device name	PUIL 2020 term	ELCB or RCCB is called GPAS (residual current protective device) in PUIL 2020; RCD in IEC standards	Quoted in a Schneider forum answer; we did not read the SNI text	Schneider Electric Community
Sensitivity for homes	Forum explanation	30 mA RCD for shock protection, 300 mA RCD for fire from residual current; 30 mA is widely used in homes	Quoted in a Schneider forum answer; we did not read the SNI text	Schneider Electric Community
Socket outlets	Part 4-41, clause 411.3.3	Additional protection by a GPAS of no more than 30 mA for a.c. socket outlets up to 32 A used by laypersons for general use	Quoted in a Schneider forum answer; we did not read the SNI text	Schneider Electric Community
Bath or shower room	Part 7-701, clause 415.1	One or more GPAS not exceeding 30 mA must protect all circuits in a room containing a bath or shower	Quoted in a Schneider forum answer; we did not read the SNI text	Schneider Electric Community
Other special locations	Parts 7-702 and 7-703	Swimming pools and fountains (7-702); rooms and cabins with sauna heaters (7-703) are named as similar-location provisions	Only part titles are named; we did not read the content	Schneider Electric Community
Standard status	SNI 0225:2020	PUIL 2020 replaces PUIL 2011 (SNI 0225:2011) and PUIL 2000 (SNI 04-0225-2000); said to be mandatory via Minister of Energy Reg. No. 7 of 2021	Claim of a certification vendor blog; not the regulation text	Serkom.co.id
International basis	IEC 60364	Described as an adoption and modification of IEC 60364 adapted to Indonesia	Claim of a certification vendor blog; not the regulation text	Serkom.co.id
SLO and PLN connection	Certificate of Operational Worthiness	It is stated that SLO refers to PUIL 2020 and is needed before an installation is connected to the PLN grid	Claim of a certification vendor blog; not the regulation text	Serkom.co.id

Source: expert answer on the Schneider Electric Community, "Bagaimana Ketentuan Penggunaan ELCB di rumah tinggal?" (24-25 May 2023), and a Serkom.co.id blog article (27 August 2026). Both are vendor sources, not official texts. Part and clause numbers and their short wording come from the forum quote, not from an SNI we read; BSN product pages were not accessible from our systems. Data gaps: the full text of SNI 0225:2020, alignment with the latest edition, provisions for other circuits (lighting, air conditioning, pumps), and whether Minister of Energy Reg. No. 7/2021 applies as the blog writes were not verified against primary sources. This article is general information, not a substitute for a certified installer or inspector.

What it means for a home renovation

homeX analysis, not an SNI quote: if the forum quote is accurate, bathrooms and general sockets in a home need a 30 mA RCD. In practice, ask the installer whether the RCD is fitted per circuit or one for the panel, and whether kitchen, terrace and laundry sockets are covered. For MCB and point costs, read the homeX articles on switch-MCB prices and cost per point.

Limits of the information here

The forum writer mentions some provisions in the context of water heaters in bathrooms; whether each existing home must be upgraded is not explained in the source. Serkom says new installations and renovations must follow PUIL 2020, but that is a blog claim. For legal certainty on your project, ask a supervisor or the competent inspection body to show the clause that applies.

Buyer tips

Ask the installer to name the PUIL 2020 clauses used in the quote.
Make sure the 30 mA RCD covers the bathroom and general sockets.
Press the RCD test button periodically as per the manufacturer.
Keep the SLO documents and panel photos after the work is done.

Request a PUIL 2020 for houses quote for your project

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Disclaimer: prices change without notice and differ by store, city, pack size, grade and promotion. Data as of 23 October 2026; always confirm with the seller before buying.

FAQ

Is ELCB the same as GPAS? According to the expert answer on the Schneider forum, ELCB or RCCB is called GPAS in PUIL 2020 and RCD in IEC standards.

Is a 30 mA RCD mandatory in bathrooms? The quote of clause 415.1 of Part 7-701 on that forum says all circuits in a room with a bath or shower must be protected by a GPAS of no more than 30 mA. We have not read the SNI text directly.

Is PUIL 2020 still in force in 2026? A Serkom.co.id blog dated 27 August 2026 says PUIL 2020 (SNI 0225:2020) is still in force and replaces PUIL 2011. That is a vendor claim; check the official regulation for certainty.