[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: 46CFR111.79-1]



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                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

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

 

PART 111_ELECTRIC SYSTEMS_GENERAL REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents

 

                       Subpart 111.79_Receptacles

 

Sec.  111.79-1  Receptacle outlets; general.





    (a) There must be a sufficient number of receptacle outlets in the 

crew accommodations for an adequate level of habitability.

    (b) There must be a sufficient number of receptacle outlets 

throughout the machinery space so that any location can be reached by a 

portable power cord having a length not greater than 24 meters (75 

feet).

    (c) Each receptacle outlet must be compatible with the voltage and 

current of the circuit in which it is installed.

    (d) Each receptacle outlet must be suitable for the environment in 

which it is installed and constructed to the appropriate NEMA or IEC 

protection standard as referenced in Sec.  111.01-9. Special attention 

must be given to outlets in hazardous locations.

    (e) A receptacle outlet must not have any exposed live parts with 

the plug opening uncovered.



[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28283, June 4, 1996]



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