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Yes, I know of the FCC requirement. This is required for anyone
servicing things that broadcast; SSB, VHF, RADAR.
I'm more interested in electrical. There are standards set by the
ABYC (I think this is the acronym) for builders and I think they
are self regulated. I'm curious to know if subsequent servicing
or repair work is held to the same standard and if so by what
regulatory bodie/s (if any).
It seems to me that, in a marine environment with the increasing trend
towards electro-goodies, it is increasingly possible to create some
real hazards. It also occure to me that the requirements for marine
electricians touch on areas that are unknown by land locked
electricians. I would want my marine electricians to be very knowledgable
about corrosion implications of their work for instance.
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| After several years of freely wiring, rewiring, troubleshooting, etc.
of friends boats, I had begun tobe besieged with requests from
friends of friends fro such "help". I finally printed up some
business cards which I hand out when the friends of friends come
looking for help. Problem is, I can't get my own work done,
especially during the spring!
In order to be certain that I am within whatever legal bounds
that exist, I have joined the ABYC. This is a self-regulating
organization which has established ground rules, etc. for
a whole variety of Marine work, from electrical, to engine,
to fiberglass, to rigging, you name it. It is much like the
IEEE.
I will not work on any piers or docks. I don't know where the
breakoff in responsibility is, but I don't want to find out the
hard way. I will trouble shoot pier electrical systems, but only
as a consultant, and will not make any repairs.
Most of my work has been fixing up rats nests of wires strung in
bilges over the years. Also instalation of depth sounders and the
like. Wiring masts, rewiring lighting circuits, etc. One of the
most frequent calls is for charging systems.
I want my work to be in conformance with the ABYC, so should push ever
come to shove, I'll have some legal standing.
Don
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| NFPA is the National Fire Protection Assn. They are a large and
recognized standards setter. Our volunteer fire dept spends lots of
money on new equipment keeping up with NFPA regs, the assumption being
that if NFPA says "this is the standard" and you are not in compliance
with their recommendation, you are open to significant negligence if
anyone files a lawsuit, for not complying with prevailing standards.
Bill
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