USCG Exam PracticeBatteries and storage systems
Under 46 CFR §111.15-5, a moderate battery installation located in a ventilated engineroom and protected from falling objects requires which of the following?
- A. A dedicated battery room with hazardous-location electrical equipment
- B. A box or locker within the engineroom
- ✓ No enclosing box or lockerCorrect
- D. Relocation to a box on deck
Why C is correct
46 CFR §111.15-5(b) states that if a moderate battery installation is in a ventilated compartment such as the engineroom and is protected from falling objects, a box or locker is not required. The dedicated room and hazardous-location equipment requirements apply to large installations.
Cited:46 CFR §111.15-5