§ 129.200 - Design, installation, and maintenance.  


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  • § 129.200 Design, installation, and maintenance.

    Electrical equipment on a vessel must be designed, installed, and maintained to -

    (a) Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions;

    (b) Protect crew members, offshore workers, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock;

    (c) Minimize accidental personal contact with energized parts; and

    (d) Prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors.