46 CFR 108.187

§ 108.187 Ventilation for brush type electric motors in classified spaces.

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Citation: 46 CFR 108.187, § 108.187 Ventilation for brush type electric motors in classified spaces, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/226757
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Ventilation for brush type electric motors in classified locations must meet N.F.P.A. 496-1974 “Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations”, except audible and visual alarms may be used if shutting down the motors may cause unsafe conditions.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.