{"data":{"id":"us/46-cfr-111.60-13","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"46 CFR 111.60-13","heading":"-13 Flexible electric cord and cables.","body":"(a) Construction and testing. Each flexible cord and cable must meet the requirements in Sections 4.4.2. and 4.4.6 of IEEE 45.8-2016, Article 400 of NFPA 70, ANSI/NEMA WC-70, or ANSI/UL 62 (all incorporated by reference; see § 110.10-1 of this subchapter).\n(b) Application. No flexible cord may be used except:\n(1) As allowed under Sections 400.10 and 400.12 of NFPA 70; and\n(2) In accordance with Table 400.4 in NFPA 70.\n(c) Allowable current-carrying capacity. No flexible cord may carry more current than allowed under Table 400.5 in NFPA 70, or ANSI/NEMA WC-70.\n(d) Conductor size. Each flexible cord must be 18 AWG (0.82 mm2) or larger.\n(e) Splices. Each flexible cord and cable must be without splices or taps except for a cord or cable 12 AWG (3.3 mm2) or larger spliced for repairs in accordance with § 111.60-19.\n(f) Pull at joints and terminals. Each flexible cord and cable must be connected to a device or fitting by a knot, tape, or special fitting so that tension is not transmitted to joints or terminal screws.","path":["Title 46—Shipping","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER J—ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING","PART 111—ELECTRIC SYSTEMS—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS","Subpart 111.60—Wiring Materials and Methods"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-46.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:22Z","sha256":"28d03e9d7dd744f38715362ab1e486f78b460f33b408c97cfbb64e118be24fc3","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/46-cfr-111.60-11","next":"us/46-cfr-111.60-17"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}