312 Ind. Admin. Code 5-14-9

Current through December 4, 2024

Section 312 IAC 5-14-9 - Electrical systems

Authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-15-7-3; IC 14-15-7-5

Affected: IC 14

Sec. 9.

(a) An electrical system must:

(1) be properly grounded and safe for any anticipated usage; and

(2) satisfy 33 CFR 183, Subpart I.

(b) Electrical wiring must be placed as follows:

(1) As high as practicable above the bilge water level and other areas where water may accumulate. If wiring must be routed in the bilge or other areas where water may accumulate, the connections shall be watertight.

(2) Supported with fasteners that will not damage the wiring or structural members of the boat. Supported by wiring throughout its length or secured at least every eighteen (18) inches.

(3) Protected against chafing where passing through bulkheads or other structural members.

(4) Have wiring routed as far away as practicable from exhaust pipes and other heat sources.

(5) Connected with crimp-type or another appropriate set-screw pressure type. Twist-on (wire nut) type connectors must not be used.

(6) Have the proper size of stranded copper with insulation having an appropriate size and color.

(c) An electrical storage battery must be as follows:

(1) Compatible with the electrical system.

(2) Located so gas generated in charging the battery is properly ventilated.

(3) Easily accessible.

(4) Suitably supported and secured against shifting with the motion of the boat.

(5) Located in a tray or box that is liquid tight and large enough to retain normal spillage or boilover of the electrolyte. The tray or box shall be protected by noncorrosive material.

(6) Covered or otherwise suitably protected against an accidental short-circuiting of battery terminals.

312 IAC 5-14-9

Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 5-14-9; filed Mar 23, 2001, 2:50 p.m.: 24 IR 2392, eff Jan 1, 2002; filed Jan 5, 2005, 11:05 a.m.: 28 IR 1464; readopted filed May 29, 2008, 1:53 p.m.: 20080625-IR-312080057RFA; errata filed Jun 2, 2009, 10:29 a.m.: 20090624-IR-312090386ACA; Readopted filed 7/17/2014, 3:46 p.m.: 20140813-IR-312140067RFA

Readopted filed 9/16/2020, 8:15 a.m.: 20201014-IR-312200355RFA