46 CFR § 111.60-21 - Cable insulation tests.

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title: "46 CFR § 111.60-21 - Cable insulation tests."
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section_number: "111.60-21"
section_name: "Cable insulation tests."
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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# 111.60-21 Cable insulation tests.

All cable for electric power and lighting and associated equipment must be checked for proper insulation resistance to ground and between conductors. The insulation resistance must not be less than that in Section 5.1 of IEEE 45.6-2016 (incorporated by reference; see § 110.10-1 of this subchapter).

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