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46 CFR §108.187

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Ventilation for brush type electric motors in classified locations must meet N.F.P.A. 496-1974 “Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations”, except audible and visual alarms may be used if shutting down the motors may cause unsafe conditions.