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-3 -3 Grounding pole

The exact 46 CFR §111.79-3 text, rendered cleanly with its subsection structure — plus how this rule shows up on the exam.

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Each receptacle outlet that operates at 100 volts or more must have a grounding pole.

Section 111.79-3 — full text

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Each receptacle outlet that operates at 100 volts or more must have a grounding pole.

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46 CFR §111.79-3 — -3 -3 Grounding pole · CaptainsGround