part three checklist

3.1  battery securely installed
  battery compartment adequately ventilated
  battery covered with insulating and non-corrosive material
  battery fitted away from petrol/lpg tank
  battery fitted away from petrol/lpg cylinder
  battery fitted away from petrol/lpg cock
  battery fitted away from petrol/lpg pipe
  battery fitted away from petrol/lpg filter

3.2 electric cables of adequate current carrying capacity
  electric cables of suitable construction
  electric cables of suitable grade
  electric cables insulated and/or sheathed
  electric cables adequately supported in a suitable conduit

3.3 main circuits installed above bilge water level
  electric circuits protected with fuses/circuit breakers of appropriate rating
  electric circuits protected with fuses/circuit breakers of appropriate design

3.4 electric cables installed as high as possible
  electric cables run clear of all sources of heat
  electric cables run adjacent to fuel pipes in a suitable covering
  electric cables run adjacent to gas pipes in a suitable covering
  PVC cables run clear of polystyrene insulation*

3.5  master switch installed
  master switch capable of disconnecting the system
  master switch readily accessible
  master switch as close to the battery as possible
  master switch capable of carrying maximum current
  bilge pump/security alarm/fire pump/navigation
  equipment circuits, which bypass the master switch,
separately protected by fuses or circuit breakers
  master switch position clearly marked

3.6 main leads fitted with soldered or pressure crimped connectors
  starter motor leads fitted with soldered or pressure crimped connectors
  spark plug leads supported clear of engine block/cylinder head

3.7 electrical device fitted in petrol compartment, ignition protected*
  electrical device fitted in gas compartment, ignition protected*

3.8 electrical equipment two wire insulated
  engine circuits have a low resistance return
  conductor between battery and engine

3.9 spark ignition and generating systems effectively suppressed against radio/TV interference
  electrical equipment effectively suppressed against radio/TV interference

  All checklist items relevant to the boat's installations are mandatory passes for non-private vessels  
   *EXEMPTION AVAILABLE