USCG Exam PracticeEngine-room safety and hazardous materials
Under 46 CFR §183.530, what standard must explosion-proof equipment and intrinsically safe systems meet?
- A. ABYC P-1 as incorporated by reference in 46 CFR 175.600
- B. NFPA 70 Articles 500 through 504 exclusively
- ✓ The requirements of 46 CFR §111.105 in subchapter JCorrect
- D. ASTM F2876-10 for internal combustion engines in hazardous locations
Why C is correct
46 CFR §183.530(c) states that explosion-proof equipment and intrinsically safe systems must meet the requirements of §111.105 in subchapter J of this chapter. ABYC P-1 governs exhaust installations, and ASTM F2876-10 applies to internal combustion engines in Division 1 and 2 locations under a different subchapter.
Cited:46 CFR §183.530