129.200—Design, installation, and maintenance.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be designed, installed, and maintained to—
(a) Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions;
(b) Protect crew members, offshore workers, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock;
(c) Minimize accidental personal contact with energized parts; and
(d) Prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors.