[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: 46CFR183.354]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 183_ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart C_Power Sources and Distribution Systems
 
Sec. 183.354  Battery installations.

    (a) Large batteries. Each large battery installation must be located 
in a locker, room or enclosed box solely dedicated to the storage of 
batteries. Ventilation must be provided in accordance with Sec. 111.15-
10 in subchapter J of this chapter. Electrical equipment located within 
the battery enclosure must be approved by an independent laboratory for 
Class I, Division 1, Group B hazardous locations and meet Sec. 111.105 
in subchapter J of this chapter.
    (b) Small batteries. Each small battery installation must be located 
in a well ventilated space and protected from falling objects. A small 
battery installation must not be in a closet, storeroom or similar 
space.