Md. Code Regs. 11.19.02.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 11.19.02.06 - Electrical (Chassis Wiring)

A. The chassis wiring system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the electrical demand of the vehicle. Chassis and body wiring shall be protected with circuit breakers or field effect transistors.

B. Battery or Batteries.

(1) The storage battery or batteries shall:

(a) Be furnished by the chassis manufacturer;

(b) Be of sufficient capacity to supply all electrical requirements; and

(c) Have at least a total of 1,000 cold cranking amperes measured at 0°F.

(2) Mounting.

(a) The battery or batteries shall be mounted on the outside of the engine compartment.

(b) The body manufacturer shall permanently mount the battery or batteries on a sliding tray.

(c) One-piece 00 gauge battery cables shall be provided by the manufacturer. The cables shall be of a length to permit the full travel of the battery and tray.

(d) The battery cables, if passed through holes in metal, shall be protected by nonconductive grommets.

(e) The battery or batteries may be mounted in the engine compartment on rear-engine vehicles.

C. Alternator. The alternator shall be of sufficient output to meet the electrical demand of the vehicle. A dual belt drive or equivalent shall be used.

D. Voltmeter. A graduated voltmeter is required.

Md. Code Regs. 11.19.02.06

Regulations .06 amended effective April 3, 1981 (8:7 Md. R. 643)
Regulations .06 amended as an emergency provision effective July 6, 1983 (10:15 Md. R. 1342); emergency status extended at 10:22 Md. R. 1964 and 11:4 Md. R. 313
Regulations .06 amended effective June 18, 1984 (11:12 Md. R. 1063)
Regulations .06 repealed effective June 1, 1987 (14:11 Md. R. 1261)
Regulations .06 adopted effective June 1, 1987 (14:11 Md. R. 1261)
Regulation .06 amended effective June 27, 1988 (15:13 Md. R. 1557); January 8, 1990 (16:26 Md. R. 2795)
Regulation .06D amended effective April 1, 1991 (18:6 Md. R. 687); April 10, 1995 (22:7 Md. R. 537)
Regulation .06E amended effective October 7, 1996 (23:20 Md. R. 1425)
Regulation .06A amended effective June 20, 2005 (32:12 Md. R. 1047)