§ 127.107. Electrical power systems.
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(a)The electrical power system must have a power source and a separate emergency power source, so that failure of one source does not affect the capability of the other source. The system must meet NFPA 70 (incorporated by reference, see § 127.003).
(b)The emergency power source must provide enough power for the operation of the---
(1)Emergency shutdown system;
(2)Communications equipment;
(3)Firefighting equipment; and
(4)Emergency lighting.
(c)If an auxiliary generator is used as an emergency power source, it must meet Section 700.12 of NFPA 70 (incorporated by reference, see § 127.003). \[CGD 78-038, 53 FR 3376, Feb. 7, 1988, as amended by USCG-2019-0444, 87 FR 5690, Feb. 2, 2022\]