Blanking plates are used in various locations, including:
- Consumer Units: To cover empty slots where circuit breakers or fuses are not installed.
- Switchboards: To cover unused openings in industrial or commercial electrical panels.
- Outlet Boxes: To cover unused electrical boxes in walls or ceilings where outlets or switches have been removed or are not needed.
- Light Switches and Sockets: To cover spaces where a light switch or socket has been removed or was planned but not installed.