Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: Jan 27, 2026
§ 7.45 - Critical characteristics

The following critical characteristics shall be inspected or tested on each battery assembly to which an approval marking is affixed:

(a) Thickness of covers and boxes.

(b) Application and resistance of insulating material.

(c) Size and location of ventilation openings.

(d) Method of cell terminations.

(e) Strain relief devices for cables leaving boxes.

(f) Type, location, and physical protection of cables.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 957.
source: 53 FR 23500, June 22, 1988, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 30 CFR 7.45