What is meant by a 'dead front' switchboard?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — a switchboard with insulated switches and no exposed terminals
Dead front switchboards feature enclosed construction with insulated operating handles and no exposed live electrical terminals on the front operator panel. 46 CFR Subchapter J mandates this design to protect operating personnel from accidental electrical shock during routine maneuvering.
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