1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i3
  4. part 111
  5. subpart 111.01
  6. § 111.01-3

View all text of Subpart 111.01 [§ 111.01-1 - § 111.01-19]

§ 111.01-3 - Placement of equipment.

(a) Electric equipment must be arranged, as far as practicable, to prevent mechanical damage to the equipment from the accumulation of dust, oil vapors, steam, or dripping liquids.

(b) Apparatus that may arc must be ventilated or be in ventilated compartments in which flammable gases, acid fumes, and oil vapors cannot accumulate. Skylights and ventilators must be arranged to prevent flooding of the apparatus.

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 111.01-3