Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 4383 - Low-Voltage Systems

(a) Low-voltage circuits furnished and installed by the commercial modular manufacturer are subject to this subarticle and the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, California Electrical Code (CEC), Articles 720 and 725.

(b) Battery Installations. Storage batteries subject to the provisions of this subarticle shall be securely attached to the unit and installed in an area vapor-tight to the interior and ventilated directly to the exterior of the unit. When batteries are installed in a compartment, the compartment shall be ventilated with openings having a minimum area of 1.7 square inches (11 cm²) at both the top and at the bottom. Batteries shall not be installed in a compartment containing spark or flame producing equipment, except they shall be permitted to be installed in the engine generator compartment if the only charging source is from the engine generator.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 4383

1. Amendment filed 9-7-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 36).
2. Amendment filed 12-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 49).
3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).

Note: Authority cited: Section 18015, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18025 and 18028, Health and Safety Code.

1. Amendment filed 9-7-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 36).
2. Amendment filed 12-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 49).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).