§ 111.79-3 Grounding pole.

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Title 46 CFR: Shipping › Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY › Part 111: ELECTRIC SYSTEMS—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Subpart 111.79: Subpart 111.79—Receptacles › § 111.79-3: § 111.79-3 Grounding pole.

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Each receptacle outlet that operates at 100 volts or more must have a grounding pole.

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