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USCG Exam PracticeSwitchboards and distribution systems

According to 46 CFR §183.330, which of the following statements regarding the physical construction of a vessel's switchboard is correct?

  1. A. Switchboards must be of the open-front type to allow rapid access to bus bars during normal operations
  2. Switchboards must be totally enclosed, of the dead front type, and fitted with a dripshieldCorrect
  3. C. Switchboards must be fitted with a dripshield but may be of the open-front type if located below the waterline
  4. D. Switchboards must be totally enclosed and of the dead front type, but a dripshield is only required if located on an exposed deck

Why B is correct

46 CFR §183.330(b) requires each distribution panel or switchboard to be totally enclosed and of the dead front type, and §183.330(c) separately requires each switchboard to be fitted with a dripshield. These requirements are not conditional on location.

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