Boat Safety Scheme - cables & polystyrene insulation
part 3 - electrical installations
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The BSS Guide
Introduction
Inboard engines
Electritcal installations
Electrically propelled vessels
Outboard and portable engines
Fire prevention and extinguishers
LPG installations
Appliances, flueing and ventilation
Pollution
Hire boats and safety features
Appendices

It's a good idea to keep cables that are insulated or sheathed in PVC away
from polystyrene thermal insulation - the two materials have been known to
react and break down the cable covering. It's recommended that the electrical
installation is periodically checked by a competent electrician - preferably
every year - so that you can keep a record and spot the signs of a problem,
before it becomes a potential hazard. [3.4]


cable installation
battery master switch