46 CFR 111.77-1

§ 111.77-1 Overcurrent protection.

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Citation: 46 CFR 111.77-1, § 111.77-1 Overcurrent protection, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/227129
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If a circuit supplies only one appliance or device, the rating or setting of the branch circuit overcurrent device must not be more than 150 percent of the rating of the appliance or device, or 15 amperes, whichever is greater.

Legislative history

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