MOP
02-25-2003, 02:36 PM
Ok this took about an hour I hope it answers all battery placement questions. This is cut and pasted from the Federal Registry so go argue with them!
Sec. 111.15-5 Battery installation.
(a) Large batteries. Each large battery installation must be in a room that is only for batteries or a box on deck. Installed electrical
equipment must meet the hazardous location requirements in subpart.
111.105 of this part.
(b) Moderate batteries. Each moderate battery installation must be in a battery room, in a box on deck, or in a box or locker in another space such as an engineroom, storeroom, or similar space, except if a
moderate battery installation is in a ventilated compartment such as the engineroom and is protected from falling objects, a box or locker is not required. A moderate battery installation must not be in a sleeping space. An engine cranking battery for one or more engines must be as close as possible to the engine or engines.
(c) Small batteries. Small size battery Installations must not be located in poorly-ventilated spaces, such as closets, or in living
spaces, such as staterooms.
(d) Battery trays. Each battery tray must be chocked with wood strips or their equivalent to prevent movement, and each tray must have non-absorbent insulating supports on the bottom and similar spacer blocks at the sides, or equivalent provisions for air circulation space all around each tray. Each battery tray must provide adequate
accessibility for installation, maintenance, and removal of the batteries
Sec. 111.15-5 Battery installation.
(a) Large batteries. Each large battery installation must be in a room that is only for batteries or a box on deck. Installed electrical
equipment must meet the hazardous location requirements in subpart.
111.105 of this part.
(b) Moderate batteries. Each moderate battery installation must be in a battery room, in a box on deck, or in a box or locker in another space such as an engineroom, storeroom, or similar space, except if a
moderate battery installation is in a ventilated compartment such as the engineroom and is protected from falling objects, a box or locker is not required. A moderate battery installation must not be in a sleeping space. An engine cranking battery for one or more engines must be as close as possible to the engine or engines.
(c) Small batteries. Small size battery Installations must not be located in poorly-ventilated spaces, such as closets, or in living
spaces, such as staterooms.
(d) Battery trays. Each battery tray must be chocked with wood strips or their equivalent to prevent movement, and each tray must have non-absorbent insulating supports on the bottom and similar spacer blocks at the sides, or equivalent provisions for air circulation space all around each tray. Each battery tray must provide adequate
accessibility for installation, maintenance, and removal of the batteries