46 C.F.R. Subpart E—Miscellaneous Systems and Requirements
Title 46 - Shipping
Each electric power operated lifeboat winch must meet, 111.95 in subchapter J and §160.015 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. (a) Electrical equipment in spaces containing machinery powered by, or fuel tanks for, gasoline or other fuels having a flashpoint of 43.3° C (110° F) or lower must be explosion-proof or ignition-protected, or be part of an intrinsically safe system. (b) Electrical equipment in lockers used to store paint, oil, turpentine, or other flammable liquids must be explosion-proof or be part of an intrinsically safe system. (c) Explosion-proof equipment and intrinsically safe systems must meet the requirements of §111.105 in subchapter J of this chapter. [CGD 85–080, 61 FR 997, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 24465, May 15, 1996] Each elevator on a vessel must meet the requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A17.1, “Safety Code for Elevators, and Escalators,” or other standard specified by the Commandant. All vessels with overnight accommodations must be equipped with a general alarm system. The public address system required by §184.610 of this chapter may be used to sound the general alarm signal.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 183—ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Subpart E—Miscellaneous Systems and Requirements
§ 183.520 Lifeboat winches.
§ 183.530 Hazardous areas.
§ 183.540 Elevators.
§ 183.550 General alarm systems.
