USCG Exam PracticeElectrical safety and general safety
Under federal regulations, electrical equipment exposed to the weather or to seas must be which of the following?
- A. Explosion-proof or ignition-protected
- B. Grounded to a common ground point
- ✓ Waterproof, watertight, or enclosed in a watertight housingCorrect
- D. Constructed without combustible materials
Why C is correct
46 CFR §28.350(a) and §28.845(a) both require that electrical equipment exposed to the weather or to seas must be waterproof, watertight, or enclosed in a watertight housing. Explosion-proofing is a separate requirement applicable to hazardous areas.