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46 CFR 115.806 - Electrical.

§ 115.806
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 alarm 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.

Title 46 published on 2012-10-01

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United States Code
USC : Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

§ 1321 - Oil and hazardous substance liability

USC : Title 46 - SHIPPING

§ 3205 - Certification

§ 3307 - Frequency of inspection

USC: Title 49a

§ 1804

Presidential Documents

Executive Order ... 11735