46 CFR § 111.30-5 - Construction.

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title: "46 CFR § 111.30-5 - Construction."
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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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."
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# 111.30-5 Construction.

(a) All low voltage and medium voltage switchboards (as low and medium are determined within the standard used) must meet—

(1) For low voltages, either section 6 (except section 6.3.3) of IEEE 45.7-2012 or of IEC 60092-302:1997 (both incorporated by reference; see § 110.10-1 of this subchapter), as appropriate.

(2) For medium voltages, either section 7 of IEEE 45.7-2012 or IEC 60092-503:2007 (incorporated by reference; see § 110.10-1 of this subchapter), as appropriate.

(b) Each switchboard must be fitted with a dripshield unless the switchboard is a deck-to-overhead mounted type which cannot be subjected to leaks or falling objects.

[USCG-2020-0075, 88 FR 16361, Mar. 16, 2023]