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(a) All metallic enclosures and frames of electrical equipment must be permanently grounded to the hull on a metallic vessel. On a nonmetallic vessel, the enclosures and frames of electrical equipment must be bonded together to a common ground by a normally non-current carrying conductor. Metallic cases of instruments and secondary windings of instrument transformers must be grounded.
(b) On a nonmetallic vessel, where a ground plate is provided for radio equipment, it must be connected to the common ground.
(c) Equipment grounding conductors must be sized in accordance with Section 250–95 of the NEC (NFPA 70), or other standard specified by the Commandant.
(d) Each insulated grounding conductor of a cable must be identified by one of the following means.
(1) A green braid or green insulation;
(2) Stripping the insulation from the entire exposed length of the grounding conductor; or
(3) Marking the exposed insulation of the grounding conductor with green tape or green adhesive labels.
(e) Cable armor must not be used to ground electrical equipment of systems.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.120.372 Equipment and conductor grounding - last updated October 03, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-46-shipping/cfr-sect-46-120-372/
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