[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: 46CFR183.220]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 183_ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION--Table of Contents
 
                     Subpart B_General Requirements
 
Sec. 183.220  General safety provisions.

    (a) Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the 
roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway.
    (b) All equipment, including switches, fuses, lampholders, etc., 
must be suitable for the voltage and current utilized.
    (c) Receptacle outlets of the type providing a grounded pole or a 
specific direct current polarity must be of a configuration that will 
not permit improper connection.
    (d) All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and 
identified.
    (e) Any cabinet, panel, box, or other enclosure containing more than 
one source of power must be fitted with a sign warning persons of this 
condition and identifying the circuits to be disconnected.