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-19 -19 Tank vessels; grounded distribution systems

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(a) If the voltage of a distribution system is less than 1,000 volts, line to line, a tank vessel must not have a grounded distribution system.

Section 111.05-19 — full text

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(a)If the voltage of a distribution system is less than 1,000 volts, line to line, a tank vessel must not have a grounded distribution system.

(b)If the voltage of a distribution system on a tank vessel is 1,000 volts or greater, line to line, and the distribution system is grounded (including high-impedance grounding), any resulting current must not flow through a hazardous (classified) location. [CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28276, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23907, May 1, 1997]Ground Detection

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46 CFR §111.05-19 — -19 -19 Tank vessels; grounded distribution systems · CaptainsGround