My war against dual rcd boards

As each (RCD) Residual Current Device must not have more than 30% leakage current on it.
It's hard to see how dual (RCD) Residual Current Device boards can be fitted at all these days.
i come across so many dual rcd boards with solar, evse and heat pumps on them, these have all been recently installed.
i wonder if BS7671 should state: Dual (RCD) Residual Current Device boards shall not be fitted, unless it can be shown (and documented) that they are suitable for the combined leakage currents expected .
otherwise developers will keep specifying them and i will have keep educating them on the many reasons a type A rcd should not be shared with other equipment!.
maybe manuafactuers instructions should also state : not suitable for a shared rcd, for certain equipment.
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  • We did indeed, I have brought this up a few times, just because I'm finding dual (RCD) Residual Current Device boards in new properties, I'm OK with this if no heat pumps,solar or evse.

    According to IEC 60335 a washing machine and dishwasher could be too much for a kitchen ring final, and maybe hob and oven as well.

    I have not and would not install dual rcd any more rcbo and Afdd are more suitable these days.