# 46 CFR § 111.01-17: Voltage and frequency variations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-17

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 111.01-17
- **Heading:** Voltage and frequency variations
- **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

Unless otherwise stated, electrical equipment must function at variations of at least ±5 percent of rated frequency and + 6 percent to −10 percent of rated voltage. This limitation does not address transient conditions.
[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28276, June 4, 1996]

## 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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