---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 111.79-1"
title: "46"
number: "111.79-1"
heading: "Receptacle outlets; general."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/111.79-1"
---

# §111.79-1. Receptacle outlets; general.

- (a) There must be a sufficient number of receptacle outlets in the crew accommodations for an adequate level of habitability.
- (b) There must be a sufficient number of receptacle outlets throughout the machinery space so that any location can be reached by a portable power cord having a length not greater than 24 meters (75 feet).
- (c) Each receptacle outlet must be compatible with the voltage and current of the circuit in which it is installed.
- (d) Each receptacle outlet must be suitable for the environment in which it is installed and constructed to the appropriate NEMA or IEC protection standard as referenced in [§ 111.01-9](/cfr/46/111.01-9.md). Special attention must be given to outlets in hazardous locations.
- (e) A receptacle outlet must not have any exposed live parts with the plug opening uncovered.

## Notes

### Amendments

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28283, 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 28283, June 4, 1996]