16.1 The requirements for the design, construction,
installation and operation of electrical equipment and systems including
power sources, lighting, motors, miscellaneous equipment and safety
systems shall be in accordance with accepted standards or to the satisfaction
of the Administration.
16.2 Electrical equipment on a vessel shall be
installed and maintained to:
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.1 provide services necessary for safety under
normal and emergency conditions;
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.2 protect passengers, crew, other persons, and
the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating
in electrical equipment, and electrical shock;
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.3 minimize accidental personnel contact with
energized parts; and
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.4 prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors.
16.3 Electrical equipment used in the following
locations shall be drip-proof:
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.1 a machinery space;
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.2 a location normally exposed to splashing, water
washdown, or other wet conditions within a galley, a laundry, or a
public washroom or toilet room that has a bath or shower; or
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.3 another space with a similar moisture level.
16.4 Electrical equipment exposed to the weather
shall be watertight.
16.5 Electrical equipment exposed to corrosive
environments shall be demonstrated to be of suitable construction
and corrosion- resistant.
16.6 Electrical equipment and installation shall
be designed and installed so that it is not affected by vessel motions
or vibration of the vessel underway.
16.7 All equipment, including switches, fuses,
lampholders, etc., shall be rated for the voltage and current utilized.
16.8 Receptacle outlets of the type providing
a grounded pole or a specific direct current polarity shall be of
a configuration that will not permit improper connection.
16.9 All electrical equipment and circuits shall
be clearly marked and identified.
16.10 Any cabinet, panel, box or other enclosure
containing more than one source of power shall be fitted with a sign
warning persons of this condition and identifying the individual circuits.