[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR115.806]



[Page 317]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 115_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents

 

                     Subpart H_Material Inspections

 

Sec.  115.806  Electrical.



    At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a 

vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct 

tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of electrical equipment 

and systems, including the following:

    (a) Inspection of all cable as far as practicable without undue 

disturbance of the cable or electrical apparatus;

    (b) Test of circuit breakers by manual operation;

    (c) Inspection of fuses including ensuring the ratings of fuses are 

suitable for the service intended;

    (d) Inspection of rotating electrical machinery essential to the 

routine operation of the vessel;

    (e) Inspection of all generators, motors, lighting fixtures and 

circuit interrupting devices located in spaces or areas that may contain 

flammable vapors;

    (f) Inspection of batteries for condition and security of stowage;

    (g) Operational test of electrical apparatus, which operates as part 

of or in conjunction with a fire detection or alarm system installed on 

board the vessel, by simulating, as closely as practicable, the actual 

operation in case of fire; and

    (h) Operational test of all emergency electrical systems.