Section 10 Accessories - Construction and testing

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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Inland Waterways Ships, July 2022 - Part 6 Control, Electrical and Fire - Chapter 2 Electrical Installations - Section 10 Accessories - Construction and testing

Section 10 Accessories - Construction and testing

10.1 Enclosures

10.1.1 Enclosures are to be of metal or of flame-retardant insulating materials.

10.2 Inspection and draw boxes

10.2.1 If metal conduit systems are used, inspection and draw boxes are to be of metal and are to be in rigid electrical and mechanical connection with the conduits.

10.3 Socket outlets and plugs

10.3.1 Socket outlets and plugs are to be so constructed that they cannot be readily short-circuited whether the plug is in or out, and so that a pin of the plug cannot be made to earth either pole of the socket outlet.

10.3.2 All socket outlets of current rating 16 A or more are to be provided with a switch.

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