46 CFR 169.690 - Lighting branch circuits.

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§ 169.690 - Lighting branch circuits.

Each lighting branch circuit must meet the requirements of § 111.75-5 of this chapter, except that—

(a) Appliance loads, electric heater loads, and isolated small motor loads may be connected to a lighting distribution panelboard; and

(b) Branch circuits in excess of 30 amperes may be supplied from a lighting distribution panelboard.

authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306,6101; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 793; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2; § 169.117 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

source: CGD 83-005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 169.690