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46 CFR 111.97-9: -9 Overcurrent protection.

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  1. Title 46—Shipping
  2. CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
  3. SUBCHAPTER J—ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  4. PART 111—ELECTRIC SYSTEMS—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  5. Subpart 111.97—Electric Power-Operated Watertight Door Systems

Overcurrent devices must be arranged to isolate a fault with as little disruption of the system as possible. The relationship between the load and the rating or setting of overcurrent devices must meet the following:

(a) The rating or setting of each feeder overcurrent device must be not less than 200 percent of its maximum load.

(b) The rating or setting of a branch circuit overcurrent device must be not more than 25 percent of that of the feeder overcurrent device.

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