# 46 CFR § 111.01-3: Placement of equipment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-3

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 111.01-3
- **Heading:** Placement of equipment
- **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 equipment must be arranged, as far as practicable, to prevent mechanical damage to the equipment from the accumulation of dust, oil vapors, steam, or dripping liquids.
(b) Apparatus that may arc must be ventilated or be in ventilated compartments in which flammable gases, acid fumes, and oil vapors cannot accumulate. Skylights and ventilators must be arranged to prevent flooding of the apparatus.

## 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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