---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 111.60-17"
title: "46"
number: "111.60-17"
heading: "Connections and terminations."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/111.60-17"
---

# §111.60-17. Connections and terminations.

- (a) In general, connections and terminations to all conductors must retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding, and, where necessary, fire-resisting properties of the cable. All connecting devices must be suitable for copper stranded conductors.
- (b) If twist-on type of connectors are used, the connections must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration.
- (c) Twist-on type of connectors may not be used for making joints in cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit.

## Notes

### Amendments

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28281, June 4, 1996]

### 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 94-108, 61 FR 28281, June 4, 1996]