# 46 CFR § 111.01-7: Accessibility and spacing

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-111.01-7

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 111.01-7
- **Heading:** Accessibility and spacing
- **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) The design and arrangement of electric apparatus must afford accessibility to each part as needed to facilitate proper inspection, adjustment, maintenance, or replacement.
(b) Within an enclosure, the spacing between energized components (or between an energized component and ground) must be to the appropriate industry standard for the voltage and current utilized in the circuit. Additionally, spacing within any enclosure must be sufficient to facilitate servicing.
[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28275, 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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