# 46 CFR § 111.01-1: General

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-1

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 111.01-1
- **Heading:** General
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER J—ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING > PART 111—ELECTRIC SYSTEMS—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS > Subpart 111.01—General

## Text

(a) Electric installations on vessels must ensure:
(1) Maintenance of services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions.
(2) Protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards.
(3) Maintenance of system integrity through compliance with the applicable system requirements (IEEE, NEC, IEC, etc.) to which plan review has been approved.
(b) Combustible material should be avoided in the construction of electrical equipment.
[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28275, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23907, May 1, 1997]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 111.01-1 § 111.01-1 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.01-3 § 111.01-3 Placement of equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.01-5 § 111.01-5 Protection from bilge water.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.01-7 § 111.01-7 Accessibility and spacing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-7.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.01-9 § 111.01-9 Degrees of protection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-9.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.01-11 § 111.01-11 Corrosion-resistant parts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-11.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.01-13 § 111.01-13 Limitations on porcelain use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-13.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.01-15 § 111.01-15 Temperature ratings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-15.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.01-17 § 111.01-17 Voltage and frequency variations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-17.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.01-19 § 111.01-19 Inclination of the vessel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-19.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.05-1 § 111.05-1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.05-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.05-3 § 111.05-3 Design, construction, and installation; general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.05-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.05-7 § 111.05-7 Armored and metallic sheathed cable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.05-7.md)
- [46 CFR § 111.05-9 § 111.05-9 Masts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.05-9.md)

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