[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR169.243]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 169_SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart 169.200_Inspection and Certification
 
Sec. 169.243  Electrical.

    At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the 
marine inspector will examine and test the following items to the extent 
necessary, to determine that they are in proper operating condition, in 
safe electrical condition, and fit for the service for which they are 
intended:
    (a) Electrical cable. All cable is examined as far as practicable 
without undue disturbance of the cable or electrical apparatus.
    (b) Overload or circuit protective devices. Circuit breakers are 
tested by manual operation and fuses examined visually. The ratings of 
fuses are checked to determine suitability for the service intended.
    (c) Rotating machinery. Rotating electrical machinery essential to 
the routine operation of the vessel is examined.
    (d) Generators, etc. All generators, motors, lighting fixtures and 
circuit interrupting devices located in spaces or areas which may 
contain flammable vapors are checked.
    (e) Storage batteries. Batteries are checked for condition and 
security of stowage.
    (f) Fire detection and alarm system. Electrical apparatus, which 
operates as part of or in conjunction with a fire detection or alarm 
system installed on board the vessel, is operationally tested. The test 
is applied, in a manner to simulate, as closely as practicable, the 
actual operation in case of fire.

[CGD 83-005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 
FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]