---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 111.60-13"
title: "46"
number: "111.60-13"
heading: "Flexible electric cord and cables."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/111.60-13"
---

# §111.60-13. Flexible electric cord and cables.

- (a) **Construction and testing.** Each flexible cord and cable must meet the requirements in [Sections 4.4.2](/cfr/46/4.4.2.md). 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](/cfr/46/110.10-1.md) of this subchapter).
- (b) **Application.** No flexible cord may be used except:
  - (1) As allowed under Sections [400.10](/cfr/46/400.10.md) and [400.12](/cfr/46/400.12.md) of NFPA 70; and
  - (2) In accordance with Table 400.4 in NFPA 70.
- (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.
- (d) **Conductor size.** Each flexible cord must be 18 AWG (0.82 mm2) or larger.
- (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](/cfr/46/111.60-19.md).
- (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.

## Notes

### Amendments

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28281, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2020-0075, 88 FR 16364, Mar. 16, 2023]

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2. Section 111.05-20 and Subpart 111.106 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

### Source

Source: CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28281, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2020-0075, 88 FR 16364, Mar. 16, 2023]