Electrical components; permissibility requirements.

The electrical components of each automatic fire sensor and warning device system shall:

(a) Remain functional when the power circuits are deenergized as required by §75.706; and

(b) Be provided with protection against ignition of methane or coal dust when the electrical power is deenergized as required by §75.313, but these components shall be permissible or intrinsically safe if installed in a return airway.

[37 FR 16546, Aug. 16, 1972, as amended at 57 FR 20929, May 15, 1992]

EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 57 FR 20929, May 15, 1992, §75.1103-7 was amended by revising paragraph (b), effective August 16, 1992.