(a) Each distribution panel or switchboard on a towing vessel must be:
- (1) In a location that is accessible, as dry as practicable, adequately ventilated, and protected from falling debris and dripping or splashing water; and
- (2) Totally enclosed and of the dead-front type.
- (b) Each switchboard accessible from the rear must be constructed to prevent a person's accidental contact with energized parts.
- (c) Nonconductive mats or grating must be provided on the deck in front of each switchboard and, if it is accessible from the rear, on the deck behind the switchboard.
- (d) Each un-insulated current-carrying part must be mounted on noncombustible, nonabsorbent, and high-dielectric insulating material.
- (e) Equipment mounted on a door of an enclosure must be constructed or shielded so that a person will not come into accidental contact with energized parts.