46 CFR § 111.60-13 - Flexible electric cord and cables.

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title: "46 CFR § 111.60-13 - Flexible electric cord and cables."
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section_number: "111.60-13"
section_name: "Flexible electric cord and cables."
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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# 111.60-13 Flexible electric cord and cables.

(a) *Construction and testing.* Each flexible cord and cable must meet the requirements in Sections 4.4.2. and 4.4.6 of IEEE 45.8-2016, Article 400 of NFPA 70, ANSI/NEMA WC-70, or ANSI/UL 62 (all incorporated by reference; see § 110.10-1 of this subchapter).

(b) *Application.* No flexible cord may be used except:

(1) As allowed under Sections 400.10 and 400.12 of NFPA 70; and

(2) In accordance with Table 400.4 in NFPA 70.

(c) *Allowable current-carrying capacity.* No flexible cord may carry more current than allowed under Table 400.5 in NFPA 70, or ANSI/NEMA WC-70.

(d) *Conductor size.* Each flexible cord must be 18 AWG (0.82 mm2) or larger.

(e) *Splices.* Each flexible cord and cable must be without splices or taps except for a cord or cable 12 AWG (3.3 mm2) or larger spliced for repairs in accordance with § 111.60-19.

(f) *Pull at joints and terminals.* Each flexible cord and cable must be connected to a device or fitting by a knot, tape, or special fitting so that tension is not transmitted to joints or terminal screws.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28281, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2020-0075, 88 FR 16364, Mar. 16, 2023]