1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i3
  4. part 111
  5. subpart 111.12
  6. § 111.12-9

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§ 111.12-9 - Generator cables.

(a) The current-carrying capacity of generator cables must not be:

(1) Less than 115 percent of the continuous generator rating; or

(2) Less than 115 percent of the overload for a machine with a 2 hour or greater overload rating.

(b) Generator cables must not be in the bilges.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2. Section 111.05-20 and Subpart 111.106 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

SOURCE: CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 111.12-9