Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

NAVIGATION (CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1968 - REG 119

(1)

Except in the case of a low-voltage communication circuit, a joint in an electrical conductor in a ship shall be made only in a junction or outlet box.

(2)

Each junction or outlet box shall be so constructed as to prevent the spread of any fire from the joint.

(3)

Where splicing is employed it shall be by an approved method that retains the original mechanical and electrical properties of the cable.