[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR111.60-17]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
    CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED)
 
PART 111--ELECTRIC SYSTEMS--GENERAL REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart 111.60--Wiring Materials and Methods
 
Sec. 111.60-17  Connections and terminations.

    (a) In general, connections and terminations to all conductors must 
retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding, and, where 
necessary, fire-resisting properties of the cable. All connecting 
devices must be suitable for copper stranded conductors.
    (b) If twist-on type of connectors are used, the connections must be 
made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be 
secured to prevent loosening due to vibration.
    (c) Twist-on type of connectors may not be used for making joints in 
cables,

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facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28281, June 4, 1996]