§ 111.105-17 - Wiring methods for hazardous locations.

§ 111.105-17 Wiring methods for hazardous locations.

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Link to an amendment published at 88 FR 16366, Mar. 16, 2023.

(a) Through runs of marine shipboard cable meeting subpart 111.60 of this part are required for all hazardous locations. Armored cable may be used to enhance ground detection capabilities. Additionally, Type MC cable may be used subject to the restrictions in § 111.60–2360–23.

(b) Where conduit is installed, the applicable requirements of either NFPA NEC 2002 (NFPA 70, Clause 9 of IEC 61892–7: 2019, or Clause 7 of IEC of 60092–502: 1999 (all incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR § 110.10–1) or the IEC 60079 series (as defined in § 111.105–1 and 10–1 of this subchapter) must be followed. Alternatively, the conduit and cable seals and sealing methods in Clause 6.8 of API RP 14F or API RP 14FZ (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR § 110.10–1) must be followed.

(c) Each cable entrance into explosionproof or flameproof equipment must be made with approved

10–1 of this subchapter) may be followed. Where required by the standard that is applicable to the listed or certified electrical equipment, seal fittings, termination fittings, or glands

that meet the requirements of § 111.105–9. (d

must be listed or certified by an independent laboratory for use in hazardous locations.

(c) Each cable entrance into Class II and Class III (Zone

10

20,

11, Z, or Y

21, and 22) equipment must be made with dust

-

tight cable entrance seals approved for the installation.

[CGD 94–108USCG–2020–0075, 61 88 FR 28284, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23909, May 1, 1997; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65200, Oct. 31, 200816366, Mar. 16, 2023]