Which of the following statements concerning electrical cables is correct?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Where they pass through watertight bulkheads, they should be fitted with watertight stuffing boxes.
Per 46 CFR Subchapter J and IEEE 45 standards, electrical cables penetrating watertight bulkheads or decks must utilize approved watertight stuffing boxes to maintain the structural and watertight integrity of the division.
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