[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: 46CFR111.79-1]

[Page 241]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
    CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (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]