46 CFR 111.40-15

§ 111.40-15 Overcurrent device.

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Citation: 46 CFR 111.40-15, § 111.40-15 Overcurrent device, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/227074
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The total load on any overcurrent device located in a panelboard must not exceed 80 percent of its rating if, in normal operation, the load will continue for 3 hours or more; except if the assembly, including the overcurrent device, is rated for continuous duty at 100% of its rating.

Legislative history

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