Title 46, Part 183 — Electrical Installation

Intent.

Applicability to existing vessels.

Alternative standards.

General design, installation, and maintenance requirements.

Protection from wet and corrosive environments.

General safety provisions.

Temperature ratings.

Power sources.

Generators and motors.

Multiple generators.

Dual voltage generators.

Distribution panels and switchboards.

Cable and wiring requirements.

Batteries—general.

Battery categories.

Battery installations.

Semiconductor rectifier systems.

General grounding requirements.

Equipment and conductor grounding.

Grounded distribution systems (neutral grounded).

Ungrounded systems.

Overcurrent protection.

Shore power.

Radiotelephone installations.

Lighting fixtures.

Navigation lights.

Portable lights.

Emergency lighting.

Lifeboat winches.

Hazardous areas.

Elevators.

General alarm systems.