USCG Exam PracticeEngine-room safety and hazardous materials
Under 46 CFR §111.106-3, lighting circuits serving explosion-proof or flameproof lighting fixtures in an enclosed hazardous space must meet several requirements. Which of the following is specifically required by that section?
- A. The switch and overcurrent device must be located inside the hazardous space for immediate access during emergencies
- B. A single lighting branch circuit is acceptable provided it is rated for 125 percent of the connected load
- ✓ The switch and overcurrent protective device must open all ungrounded conductors of the circuit simultaneouslyCorrect
- D. Lighting fixtures must be individually fused at the fixture to prevent total loss of illumination from a single fault
Why C is correct
46 CFR §111.106-3(e)(4) requires that the switch and overcurrent protective device for lighting circuits serving flameproof or explosion-proof fixtures in enclosed hazardous spaces must open all ungrounded conductors simultaneously. Additionally, §111.106-3(e)(3) prohibits locating the switch and overcurrent device within the space, making option A incorrect.
Cited:46 CFR §111.106-3