[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: 46CFR120.200]



[Page 372]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

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

 

PART 120_ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION--Table of Contents

 

                     Subpart B_General Requirements

 

Sec.  120.200  General design, installation, and maintenance requirements.





    Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained 

to:

    (a) Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency 

conditions;

    (b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from 

electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in 

electrical equipment, and electrical shock;

    (c) Minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts; and

    (d) Prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors.