This section applies to batteries installed to meet the requirements of § 183.310 for secondary sources of power to vital loads, or sources of power to final emergency loads.
(a) Large. A large battery installation is one connected to a battery charger having an output of more than 2 kilowatts (kw), computed from the highest possible charging current and the rated voltage of the battery installation.
(b) Small. A small battery installation is one connected to a battery charger having an output of 2 kw or less, computed as above.
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 997, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51050, Sept. 30, 1997]
authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103,
3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1
source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 997, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 183.352