gated to the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, authority to exercise certain functions, powers, and duties as set forth in subsections 6(a) (4), 6(b)(1), and 6(g) of such act (49 U.S.C. 1655), subject to conditions, exceptions and modifications as described in 49 CFR Part 1. By a rule in 49 CFR 1.9 the Secretary of Transportation continued in effect actions taken prior to April 1, 1967.

(b) The Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, in a notice dated March 31, 1967, and effective April 1, 1967 (32 F.R. 5611), approved the continuation of orders, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, privileges, waivers, and other actions, which had been made, allowed, granted, or issued prior to April 1, 1967, and provided that they shall continue in effect according to their terms until modified, terminated, repealed, superseded, or set aside by appropriate authority.

[CGFR 68-32, 33 F.R. 5720, Apr. 12, 1968] § 110.01-10 Authority for regulations.

(a) General. (1) The authority to prescribe regulations generally is set forth in R. S. 4405 and 4462, as amended (46 U. S. C. 375 and 416), as well as in other provisions of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes and acts amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto. Under the provisions of R. S. 4403, as amended (46 U. S. C. 372), the Commandant, United States Coast Guard, superintends the administration of the vessel inspection laws and is required to produce a correct and uniform administration of the inspection laws, rules, and regulations.

(b) Tank vessels. The regulations regarding electrical apparatus and equipment which may be used on tank vessels interpret or apply R. S. 4417a and sec. 3 (c) of Public Law 569, 83d Cong., 68 Stat. 676 (46 U. S. C. 3918, 50 U. S. C. 198), as well as Executive Order 11239, 30 FR. 9671, 3 CFR, 1965 Supp.

(c) Passenger vessels. (1) The regulations regarding electrical apparatus and equipment which may be used on passenger vessels interpret or apply R. S. 4399, 4400, 4417, 4418, 4421, 4426, 4433, 4453, and 4488, as amended, section 14, 29 Stat. 690, section 10, 35 Stat. 428, 41 Stat. 305, 49 Stat. 1384, 1544, section 3, 54 Stat. 346, and sec. 3(c), Public Law 569, 83d Cong., 68 Stat. 676 (46 U.S.C. 361, 362, 391, 392, 399, 404, 411, 435, 481, 366, 395, 363, 369, 367, 1333, 50 U.S.C. 198), as well as Executive Order 11239, 30 F.R. 9671, 3 CFR, 1965 Supp.

(d) Cargo and miscellaneous vessels. (1) The regulations regarding electrical apparatus and equipment which may be installed on cargo and miscellaneous vessels interpret or apply R. S. 4399, 4400, 4417, 4418, 4421, 4426, 4427, 4433, 4453, and 4488, as amended, section 14, 29 Stat. 690, section 10, 35 Stat. 428, 41 Stat. 305, 49 Stat. 1544, and sec. 3 (c), Public Law 569, 83d Cong., 68 Stat. 676 (46 U.S. C. 361, 362, 391, 392, 399, 404, 405, 411, 435, 481, 366, 395, 363, 367, 50 U.S.C. 198), as well as Executive Order 11239, 30 FR. 9671, 3 CFR, 1965 Supp.

(e) Uninspected vessels. (1) The regulations regarding electrical apparatus and equipment which may be installed on uninspected vessels interpret or apply section 17, 54 Stat. 166, as amended (46 U. S. C. 526p).

(1) Exemptions. (1) Public vessels owned by the United States, other than those engaged in commercial service, are to be exempt from the regulations in this subchapter. Certain other vessels may be exempt from the requirements of the regulations in this subchapter when so provided by law.

Subpart 110.05-Application

§ 110.05-1

Vessels subject to the requirements of this subchapter.

(a) This subchapter shall be applicable to all vessels as indicated in columns 3, 4, and 5 of Table 110.05-1(a) and shall apply to all such United States flag vessels, and to all foreign vessels which carry passengers from any port in the United States to the extent prescribed by law, except as follows:

(1) Any vessel of a foreign nation signatory to the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1960, and which has on board a current, valid safety certificate.

(2) Any vessel of a foreign nation having inspection laws approximating those of the United States together with reciprocal inspection arrangements with the United States, and which has on board a current, valid certificate of inspection issued by its government under such arrangements.

(3) Any vessel operating exclusively on inland waters which are not navigable waters of the United States.

(4) Any vessel laid up and dismantled and out of commission.

(5) With the exception of vessels of the U. S. Maritime Administration, any vessel with the title vested in the United States and which is used for public purposes.

1 Where length is used in this table it means the length measured from end to end
over the deck, excluding sheer. This expression means a straight line measurement
of the overall length from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part of the
vessel, measured parallel to the centerline.

2 Subchapters E (Load Lines), F (Marine Engineering), J (Electrical Engineering),
and N (Dangerous Cargoes) of this chapter may also be applicable under certain
conditions. The provisions of 46 U.S.C. 170 and Subchapter N (Dangerous Cargoes)
of this chapter apply whenever explosives or dangerous articles or substances are
on board vessels (including motorboats), except when specifically exempted by law.
Public nautical schoolships, other than vessels of the Navy and Coast Guard,
shall meet the requirements of Part 167 of Subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this
chapter. Civilian nautical schoolships, as defined by 46 U.S.C. 1331, shall meet the
requirements of Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) and Part 168 of Subchapter R
(Nautical Schools) of this chapter.

Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels of 100
gross tons or more. Subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers
only those vessels of less than 100 gross tons.

Vessels covered by Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter, where the principal purpose or use of the vessel is not for the carriage of liquid cargo, may be granted a permit to carry a limited amount of flammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk. The portion of the vessel used for

§ 110.05-3 Amendments to the regulations.

(a) The regulations in this subchapter are not retroactive in effect unless specifically provided for in the regulation at the time it is amended or added.

(b) The regulations amended or added subsequent to November 19, 1952, are applicable to installations contracted for on or after the effective date of such regulations.

§ 110.05-5 Specific application noted in

text.

At the beginning of the various parts, subparts, and sections, a more specific application is generally given for particular portions of the text involved. This application sets forth the types, sizes or services of vessels to which the text pertains, and in many cases limits the application of the text to vessels contracted for before or after a specific date. As used in this subchapter, the term "vessel contracted for" includes not only the contracting for the construction of a vessel, but also the contracting for a material alteration to a vessel, the contracting for the conversion of a vessel to a passenger vessel, and the changing of service or route of a vessel if such change increases or modifies the general requirements for the vessel or increases the hazards to which it might be subject. Subpart 110.10-Reference Specifications, Standards, and Codes General.

§ 110.10-1

The following specifications, standards, and codes, to the extent specified in the text, form a part of this subchapter:

(a) Rules for the Classification and Construction of Steel Vessels, of issue in effect on the date the vessel is contracted for, issued by American Bureau of Shipping, 45 Broad Street, New York, N.Y., 10004.

(b) Publications of issue in effect on the date the vessel is contracted for, issued by National Fire Protection Association, 60 Batterymarch Street, Boston, Mass., 02110, as listed in this paragraph. (1) The National Electrical Code. (2) Code for Use of Flammable Anesthetics (Safe Practice for Hospital Operating Rooms).

(c) Standards of issue in effect on the date the vessel is contracted for, issued

by National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 155 East 44th Street, New York, N.Y., 10017, as listed in this paragraph.

(1) NEMA Standards Publication Molded Case Circuit Breakers.

(2) NEMA Standards for Large Air Circuit Breakers.

(3) NEMA Standards Publication Motors and Generators (MG1).

(d) Standards of issue in effect on the date the vessel is contracted for, issued by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Box A, Lenox Hill Station, New York, N.Y., 14481, as listed in this paragraph.

(1) IEEE Standard No. 45-Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard.

(2) American National Standards Institute, Inc. (formerly United States of America Standards Institute, Inc.; American Standard) Definition of Electrical Terms, ANSI C42.

(e) Standards issued by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., 207 East Ohio Street, Chicago, Ill., 60011, as listed in this paragraph, each of issue in effect on the date the vessel is contracted for:

(1) Standard for Snap Switches.
(2) Standard for Knife Switches.
(3) Standard for Fuses.

(4) Standard for Industrial Control Equipment.

(5) Standard for Branch-Circuit and Service Circuit Breakers.

(6) Standard for Panelboards.

(7) Standard for Edison-Base Lampholders.

(8) Standard for Marine Type Electric Lighting Fixtures.

(9) Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles.

(10) Standard for Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire.

(11) Standard for Electric-DischargeLamp Accessory Equipment.

(12) Standard for Elevator Electric Contacts and Elevator Hoistway Door interlocks.

(13) Standard for Portable Electric Lamps.

(14) Standard for Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs.

(15) Standard for Outlet Boxes and Fittings.

(16) Standard for Enclosed Switches. (17) Standard for Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances.