General Requirements for Electrical Systems. All electrical installations as set forth elsewhere in these specifications shall be in compliance with the referenced rules, regulations and standards, especially regarding ambient and working temperature requirements. Electric cable shall be commercial marine type cable or armored cable. All new cable installed on weather decks or exposed to seawater spray shall be bronze or stainless steel armored. All new interior cable installed shall be bronze or aluminum armored. Electric cable shall be capable of handling the required amperage. Electrical installations shall be such so as to eliminate the possibility of mechanical injury or damage from the accumulation of dust, oil, vapors, steam, dripping liquids, etc. New cable runs shall be supported at intervals of no more than 18β apart where vertical and 14β apart where horizontal. Straps, hangers, and standoffs shall be aluminum with stainless steel fasteners. Plastic type straps are permitted only behind sheathing/paneling. No cable runs will be permitted below the deck- plates, except for bilge pump wiring. Cable penetrations, when required to be watertight, shall have approved kick-plates, stuffing tubes, etc., and shall be filled with duct seal, or pitch where originally used. All electrical supplies and/or installations to meet CFR 46, as well as all applicable NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards.
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