[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: 46CFR183.200]

[Page 289]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 183_ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION--Table of Contents
 
                     Subpart B_General Requirements
 
Sec. 183.200  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.