[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: 46CFR176.806]

[Page 221]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 176_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
                     Subpart H_Material Inspections
 
Sec. 176.806  Electrical.

    At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a 
vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct 
tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of electrical equipment 
and systems, including the following:
    (a) Inspection of all cable as far as practicable without undue 
disturbance of the cable or electrical apparatus;
    (b) Test of circuit breakers by manual operation;
    (c) Inspection of fuses including ensuring the ratings of fuses are 
suitable for the service intended;
    (d) Inspection of rotating electrical machinery essential to the 
routine operation of the vessel;
    (e) Inspection of all generators, motors, lighting fixtures and 
circuit interrupting devices located in spaces or areas that may contain 
flammable vapors;
    (f) Inspection of batteries for condition and security of stowage;
    (g) Operational test of electrical apparatus, which operates as part 
of or in conjunction with a fire detection or alarms system installed on 
board the vessel, by simulating, as closely as practicable, the actual 
operation in case of fire; and
    (h) Operational test of all emergency electrical systems.