[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR111.01-3]



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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 111_ELECTRIC SYSTEMS_GENERAL REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents

 

                         Subpart 111.01_General

 

Sec. 111.01-3  Placement of equipment.



    (a) Electric equipment must be arranged, as far as practicable, to 

prevent mechanical damage to the equipment from the accumulation of 

dust, oil vapors, steam, or dripping liquids.

    (b) Apparatus that may arc must be ventilated or be in ventilated 

compartments in which flammable gases, acid fumes, and oil vapors cannot 

accumulate. Skylights and ventilators must be arranged to prevent 

flooding of the apparatus.