§111.97-9. Overcurrent protection.
46 C.F.R. § 111.97-9
Overcurrent devices must be arranged to isolate a fault with as little disruption of the system as possible. The relationship between the load and the rating or setting of overcurrent devices must meet the following:
The rating or setting of each feeder overcurrent device must be not less than 200 percent of its maximum load.
The rating or setting of a branch circuit overcurrent device must be not more than 25 percent of that of the feeder overcurrent device.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
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.