USCG Exam PracticeElectrical safety and general safety
Electrical equipment installed in a locker used to store paint, oil, or turpentine must meet which requirement?
- A. It must be waterproof and rated for the voltage utilized.
- ✓ It must be explosion-proof or intrinsically safe.Correct
- C. It must be grounded and clearly marked.
- D. It must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel.
Why B is correct
46 CFR §28.350(c), §28.845(c), and §183.530(b) all require that any electrical equipment installed in lockers storing paint, oil, turpentine, or other flammable liquids be explosion-proof or intrinsically safe. Waterproofing and grounding are separate requirements that do not satisfy the hazardous-area requirement.