[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.