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| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.11.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.027 | Subpart 160.027—Life Floats for Merchant Vessels | § 160.027-2 Type. | USCG | (a) Each life float must meet the requirements in subpart 160.010 of this chapter for a peripheral body type buoyant apparatus designed so that persons supported are only partially immersed (180 N (40 lb.) of buoyancy per person required). (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.11.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.027 | Subpart 160.027—Life Floats for Merchant Vessels | § 160.027-3 Additional requirements for life floats. | USCG | (a) Each life float must have a platform designed to drop through the center of the float, whichever way the life float is floating. A typical arrangement is shown in Figure 160.027-3(a). (b) The platform must meet the requirements of one of the following paragraphs: (1) A lattice type platform must be of western red cedar, port orford cedar, sitka spruce, northern white pine, or southern cypress slats constructed on an oak frame. The slats must have nominal cross-section dimensions not less than 90 mm (3 5/8 in.) by 9.5 mm ( 3/8 in.). The frame members must have nominal cross-section dimensions not less than 100 mm (4 in.) by 12.5 mm ( 1/2 in.). The space between adjacent slats must not exceed the width of the slats. The space between each frame member and the adjacent slat must not exceed twice the width of the slats. The platform must be riveted together at each intersection of— (i) Frame members, (ii) Slats, and (iii) Frame members and slats. (2) A plywood platform must be made of exterior or marine type plywood with surfaces that are either “A” or “B” grade as commonly designated in the plywood industry. Holes 35 mm (1 3/8 in.) to 50 mm (2 in.) in diameter must be drilled through the platform. The number of holes must be at least the number equal to (L-25) (W-25)/225, where L is the length of the platform in cm and W is the width of the platform in cm. (The formula is (L-10)(W-10)/36 where L and W are measured in inches.) The thickness of the plywood must be at least— (i) 12.5 mm ( 1/2 in.) for life floats of 10 persons capacity and under, (ii) 16 mm ( 5/8 in.) for life floats between 11 and 25 persons capacity inclusive, and (iii) 19 mm ( 3/4 in.) for life floats of 26 persons capacity and over. (3) A platform of construction differing from that described in either (1) or (2) of this paragraph will be approved if it has holes to permit the passage of water and if it passes the tests in § 160.027-7. The number of holes must be the same as required for a plywood platform. If the platfo… | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.11.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.027 | Subpart 160.027—Life Floats for Merchant Vessels | § 160.027-7 Pre-approval tests for alternate platform designs. | USCG | (a) The tests in this section are for life float platforms that do not meet the requirements of either § 160.027-3(b) (1) or (2). (b) The float body must be supported so that the platform is suspended in the air by the net or equivalent supporting arrangement. The platform must be loaded evenly with a weight equal to 60 percent of the weight of the total number of persons for which the float is to be rated, assuming a weight of 75 kg (165 lb.) per person. The weight must be allowed to remain on the platform for ten minutes after which it is removed. The supporting arrangement and platform must not show any evidence of damage or permanent deformation as a result of this test. (c) The float body must be supported so that the platform is suspended in the air by the net or equivalent supporting arrangement. A bag of sand, shot or similar granular material weighing 90 kg (200 lb.) must be dropped onto the center of the platform from a height of 3 m (10 ft.). The supporting arrangement and platform must not show any damage that would affect the serviceability of the float or platform. (d) As part of the buoyancy test required in § 160.010-7(e) of this chapter, the platform must be loaded with weights equal to 1/2 the rated capacity of the float. There must be no damage to the supporting arrangement or platform as a result of this test. Since the weights on the platform will be submerged during this test, allowance must be made for the displacement of the submerged weights. The weight required is calculated by the formula W = (18d)/(d-4895), where W is the required submerged weight per person (in kg) and d is the density of the material (in kg/m 3 ). (In customary U.S. units, the formula is W = 40d)/(d-63) where W is in lb. and d is in lb./ft. 3 ). | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.12.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.028 | Subpart 160.028—Signal Pistols for Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.028-2 Type. | USCG | (a) Each signal pistol for launching a parachute distress signal that meets subpart 160.024 of this part must be of the center-firing type having chamber and bore dimensions within the limits indicated by Figure No. 160.028-2(a). (b) A signal pistol for launching an aerial flare not under paragraph (a) of this section may have any chamber and bore dimensions if they are not the dimensions for a conventional round of ammunition. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.12.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.028 | Subpart 160.028—Signal Pistols for Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.028-3 Materials, workmanship, construction, and performance requirements. | USCG | (a) Materials. The materials used in signal pistols shall conform strictly to the specifications and drawings submitted by the manufacturer and approved by the Commandant. In general, all parts shall be corrosion-resistant or properly protected against corrosion. The ejection mechanism shall be of material possessing excellent wearing qualities. (b) Workmanship. Signal pistols shall be of first class workmanship and shall be free from imperfections of manufacture affecting their serviceability or appearance. (c) Construction and performance requirements. (Pistols intended for signals meeting Subpart 160.024). Signal pistols shall be of rugged construction and shall operate satisfactorily in firing and ejecting pistol-projected parachute red flare distress signals of the type covered by Subpart 160.024. The ejection mechanism shall be of sturdy design capable of withstanding rough and repeated usage. The overall size and weight of signal pistols should be kept to a minimum consistent with adequate strength and safety. When the pistol is cocked and the trigger is pulled, the firing pin shall project between 1.52 mm and 2.54 mm (0.060 in. and 0.100 in.) beyond the face plate of the frame. When the barrel is locked in the firing position, the barrel chamber shall be not more than 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) from the face plate of the frame. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.12.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.028 | Subpart 160.028—Signal Pistols for Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.028-4 Approval and production tests. | USCG | (a) Approval test. An independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant under § 159.010 of this chapter must test three pistols in accordance with the operational test in paragraph (c) of this section. (b) Production inspections and tests. Production inspections and tests of each pistol must be conducted under the procedures in § 159.007 of this chapter. Each pistol which passes the production inspections and tests must be stamped with the letters “P.T.” Each pistol which fails the test must not be represented as meeting this subpart or as being approved by the Coast Guard. (1) Inspections and tests by the manufacturer. The manufacturer's quality control procedures must include the inspection of the pistols during production, and inspection of the finished pistols, to determine that the pistols are being produced in accordance with the approved plans. Each pistol must be tested in accordance with the operational test in paragraph (c) of this section, except that checking of the chamber and bore dimensions is not required. (2) Inspections and tests by an independent laboratory. An independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant under § 159.010 of this Chapter must inspect and test three pistols at least one each year. The inspection must determine that the pistols are being produced in accordance with the approved plans. The test must be in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section. (c) Operational test. The operational test must be conducted as follows: (1) Check the chamber and bore dimensions of the pistol. (2) Fire a dummy cartridge simulating a normal signal in size and weight, but with a charge double the normal charge. (3) Fire a normal signal. (4) Recheck the chamber and bore dimensions. (5) The pistol must fire the signal properly, must not have any visible deformation or damage as a result of the test, and must not have any change in the chamber and bore dimensions. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.12.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.028 | Subpart 160.028—Signal Pistols for Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.028-5 Marking. | USCG | (a) General. Each signal pistol shall be permanently and legibly marked with its serial number, Coast Guard approval number, and the name and address of the manufacturer. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.12.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.028 | Subpart 160.028—Signal Pistols for Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.028-6 Container. | USCG | (a) General. Containers for the stowage of signal pistols and pistol projected parachute red flare distress signals in lifeboats and life rafts on merchant vessels are not required to have specific approval or to be of specific design except for certain material, marking, and test requirements, which requirements are contained in § 160.024-6 of subpart 160.024. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.12.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.028 | Subpart 160.028—Signal Pistols for Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.028-7 Procedure for approval. | USCG | (a) Signals are approved by the Coast Guard under the procedures in subpart 159.005 of this chapter. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.13.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.031 | Subpart 160.031—Line-Throwing Appliance, Shoulder Gun Type (and Equipment) | § 160.031-1 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | [CGD 76-048a, CGD 76-048b, 44 FR 73080, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60156, Sept. 30, 2013] | (a) The following Federal specification is incorporated by reference into this subpart: (1) T-R-605 b, December 13, 1963 and Amendment 3, April 17, 1973—Rope, Manila, and Sisal. (b) The Federal specification may be obtained from Military Specifications and Standards, Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, https://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/. This specification is also on file in the Federal Register library. (c) Approval to incorporate by reference the material listed in this section was obtained from the Director of the Federal Register on September 24, 1979. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.13.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.031 | Subpart 160.031—Line-Throwing Appliance, Shoulder Gun Type (and Equipment) | § 160.031-2 Type and size. | USCG | (a) The shoulder gun type line-throwing appliance shall be breech-loading for the cartridge and muzzle-loading for the projectile, of not more than 13 mm (0.50 in.) caliber, chambered for blank rifle cartridges, smooth bored, and properly stocked, with shot line canister attached in a position below the barrel. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.13.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.031 | Subpart 160.031—Line-Throwing Appliance, Shoulder Gun Type (and Equipment) | § 160.031-3 Materials, construction, workmanship, and performance requirements. | USCG | (a) All materials used in the construction of shoulder gun type line-throwing appliances and equipment shall be of good quality, suitable for the purpose intended, and shall conform to the requirements of this specification. The choice of materials shall be such that resistance to corrosion by salt water or spray, shock, temperature change, and wear will be obtained. The use of dissimilar metals in combination shall be avoided wherever possible, but when such contacts are necessary, provision shall be made to prevent such deleterious effects as galvanic corrosion, freezing or buckling of moving parts, and loosening or tightening of joints due to difference in coefficients of thermal expansion. (b) The design and construction shall be proper and substantial for effective and safe operation aboard ship. (c) The workmanship shall be first class and free from any imperfections of manufacture affecting appearance or serviceability of the gun. (d) The gun, when loaded and fired in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, shall be capable of propelling through relatively still air, the service projectile with service line attached, for a distance of not less than 75 m (250 ft.) with deviation from the target not to exceed 4.5 m (15 ft.) either side. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.13.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.031 | Subpart 160.031—Line-Throwing Appliance, Shoulder Gun Type (and Equipment) | § 160.031-4 Equipment for shoulder gun type line-throwing appliance. | USCG | (a) Ten service projectiles, each machined from steel or bronze, weighing about 225 g (8 oz.), and having a shank of sufficient length to project slightly beyond the muzzle, with an eye at the upper end for securing the service line. (b) Four service lines, each not less than 180 m (600 ft.) in length, of 1.5 mm ( 1/16 -in.) or more in diameter, woven or braided nylon, very flexible, and having a breaking strength of not less than 625 N (140 lb.), or equivalent. Each line shall be one continuous length without splice, knot, or other weakening features and shall be made up or coiled in such way as to render it ready at all times for immediate use. The end of the line intended to be attached to projectile shall have securely attached thereto a substantial tag bearing a permanent legend indicating its purpose, and the other end of the line shall be tagged in the same manner to prevent delay in securing proper and immediate action with the equipment. The line shall be coiled or reeled in such manner that when all the line leaves the canister it automatically becomes unattached and free from the canister and the gun. The line canister shall be secured by clamps or brackets below the barrel of the gun. (c) One auxiliary line consisting of at least 150 m (500 ft.) of 7.5 mm (3 in.) circumference manila complying with federal specification T-R-605. (d) Twenty-five cartridges of the caliber and loading specified in the instructions furnished by the manufacturer of the gun. The cartridges shall be blank with waterproof paper wad. (e) One cleaning rod with brush. (f) One can of oil suitable for cleaning the gun and preserving the finish of the metal parts. (g) Twelve wiping patches of a size suitable for cleaning the bore. (h) One set of instructions including a list of the equipment furnished with the gun, the proper caliber and loading of the cartridges to be used in firing the gun, information as to the proper maintenance of the gun and equipment, and directions for loading and firing in service use shall be perm… | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.13.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.031 | Subpart 160.031—Line-Throwing Appliance, Shoulder Gun Type (and Equipment) | § 160.031-5 Approval and production tests. | USCG | (a) Approval test. An independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant under § 159.010 of this chapter must test an appliance in accordance with the operational test in paragraph (c) of this section. (b) Production inspections and tests. Production inspections and tests of each appliance must be conducted under the procedures in § 159.007 of this chapter. Each appliance which fails the inspections and tests must not be represented as meeting this Subpart or as being approved by the Coast Guard. (1) Inspections and tests by the manufacturer. The manufacturer's quality control procedures must include the inspection of appliances during production as well as inspection of finished appliances to determine that the appliances are being produced in accordance with the approved plans. Each appliance must be tested in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section except that the projectile may be fired without a service line attached, and the distance and deviation do not have to be measured. (2) Inspections and test by an independent laboratory. An independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant under § 159.010 of this chapter must inspect and test one appliance at least once each year. The inspection must determine that the appliances are being produced in accordance with the approved plans. The test must be in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section. (c) Operational test. The operational test must be conducted as follows: (1) Three rounds must be fired by the gun, at least one of which must be with a service line attached to a projectile. (2) The projectile must be fired first by aiming it down an open course, and measuring the distance and deviation of the projectile. (3) After the projectile is fired, the other two rounds must be fired. (4) The distance and deviation of the projectile must be in accordance with § 160.031-3(d) the gun must fire each round properly and the gun must not be fractured or damaged by the test. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.13.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.031 | Subpart 160.031—Line-Throwing Appliance, Shoulder Gun Type (and Equipment) | § 160.031-6 Marking. | USCG | [CGD 76-048a, CGD 76-048b, 44 FR 73080, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58285, Sept. 29, 2014] | (a) Gun. The gun shall be permanently and legibly marked on the barrel with the manufacturer's model or type designation of the gun, the serial number for the gun, the official Coast Guard approval number, and the name of the manufacturer. The gun stock shall have recessed in it a brass or other corrosion-resistant plate showing legible maintenance instructions for the care of the gun and its parts to prevent corrosion. After the proof test, the gun barrel shall be marked with the letters “P.T.” and the name or mark of the company. (b) Projectile. Projectiles shall be permanently and legibly marked with the name of the manufacturer. (c) Line and container. The end of a service line intended to be attached to the projectile shall have securely attached thereto a substantial tag bearing a permanent legend indicating its purpose, and the other end of the line shall be tagged in the same manner to prevent delay in securing proper and immediate action with the equipment. The container of new service lines shall bear the name of the manufacturer, date of manufacture, and a statement to the effect that in all respects the line meets the requirements of this subpart for service lines. Line canisters and reels shall bear the name of the manufacturer. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.13.1.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.031 | Subpart 160.031—Line-Throwing Appliance, Shoulder Gun Type (and Equipment) | § 160.031-7 Procedure for approval. | USCG | (a) Shoulder gun line throwing appliances are approved by the Coast Guard under the procedures in subpart 159.005 of this chapter. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.15.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.036 | Subpart 160.036—Hand-Held Rocket-Propelled Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.036-1 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | (a) The following is incorporated by reference into this subpart: (1) “The Universal Color Language” and “The Color Names Dictionary” in Color: Universal Language and Dictionary of Names, National Bureau of Standards Special Publication 440, December 1976. (b) NBS Special Publication 440 may be obtained by ordering from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 (Order by SD Catalog No. C13.10:440). (c) Approval to incorporate by reference the material listed in this section was obtained from the Director of the Federal Register on November 1, 1979. The material is on file in the Federal Register library. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.15.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.036 | Subpart 160.036—Hand-Held Rocket-Propelled Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.036-2 Type. | USCG | (a) Handheld rocket-propelled parachute red flare distress signals specified by this subpart shall be of one type which shall consist essentially of a completely self-contained device which can be fired from the hand to provide a rocket-propelled parachute red flare distress signal. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.15.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.036 | Subpart 160.036—Hand-Held Rocket-Propelled Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.036-3 Materials, workmanship, construction and performance requirements. | USCG | (a) Materials. The materials used in handheld rocket-propelled parachute red flare distress signals shall conform strictly to the specifications and drawings submitted by the manufacturer and approved by the Commandant. In general, all exposed parts shall be corrosion-resistant or properly protected against corrosion. (b) Workmanship. Handheld rocket-propelled parachute red flare distress signals shall be of first class workmanship and shall be free from imperfections of manufacture affecting their appearance or that may affect their serviceability. (c) Construction. The exterior case of the cartridge shall be made of a suitable metal and shall protect against the entrance of moisture. The construction shall be such that the parachute and pyrotechnic candle will be expelled at approximately the maximum altitude reached. (d) Performance. Signals shall meet all of the inspection and test requirements contained in § 160.036-4. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.15.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.036 | Subpart 160.036—Hand-Held Rocket-Propelled Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.036-4 Approval and production tests. | USCG | [CGD 76-048a, CGD 76-048b, 44 FR 73081, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58285, Sept. 29, 2014] | (a) Approval tests. The manufacturer must produce a lot of at least 100 signals from which samples must be taken for testing for approval under § 160.036-7. The approval tests are the operational tests and technical tests in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section. The approval tests must be conducted by an independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant under § 159.010 of this chapter. (b) Production inspections and tests. Production inspections and tests of each lot of signals produced must be conducted under the procedures in § 159.007 of this chapter. Signals from a rejected lot must not be represented as meeting this Subpart or as being approved by the Coast Guard. If the manufacturer identifies the cause of the rejection of a lot of signals, the signals in the lot may be reworked by the manufacturer to correct the problem. Samples from the rejected lot must be retested in order to be accepted. Records shall be kept of the reasons for rejection, the reworking performed on the rejected lot, and the results of the second test. (1) Lot size. For the purposes of sampling the production of signals, a lot must consist of not more than 30,000 signals. Lots must be numbered serially by the manufacturer. A new lot must be started with: (i) Any change in construction details, (ii) Any changes in sources of raw materials, or (iii) The start of production on a new production line or on a previously discontinued production line. (2) Inspections and tests by the manufacturer. The manufacturer's quality control procedures must include inspection of materials entering into construction of the signals and inspection of the finished signals, to determine that signals are being produced in accordance with the approved plans. Samples from each lot must be tested in accordance with the operational tests in paragraph (c) of this section. (3) Inspections and test by an independent laboratory. An independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant under § 159.010 of this chapter must perform or supervise the inspect… | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.15.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.036 | Subpart 160.036—Hand-Held Rocket-Propelled Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.036-5 Marking. | USCG | (a) General. Each hand-held rocket-propelled parachute red flare distress signal shall be legibly marked or labeled as follows: (Company brand or style designation) Hand-Held Rocket-Propelled Parachute Red Flare Distress Signal —20,000 candela—30 seconds burning time. Use Only When Aircraft or Vessel Is Sighted. Directions —(In numbered paragraphs, simply worded instructions for firing the device). Service Life Expiration Date (date to be inserted by manufacturer) (Month and year manufactured) (Lot No. ____) Manufactured by (Name and address of manufacturer) U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. ____. (Company brand or style designation) Hand-Held Rocket-Propelled Parachute Red Flare Distress Signal —20,000 candela—30 seconds burning time. Use Only When Aircraft or Vessel Is Sighted. Directions —(In numbered paragraphs, simply worded instructions for firing the device). Service Life Expiration Date (date to be inserted by manufacturer) (Month and year manufactured) (Lot No. ____) Manufactured by (Name and address of manufacturer) U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. ____. (b) Marking of expiration date. The expiration date must be not more than 42 months from the date of manufacture. (c) Other marking. (1) On each hand-held rocket propelled parachute red flare distress signal there shall be die-stamped in figures not less than 3 mm ( 1/8 in.) high, on the signal, numbers indicating the month and year of manufacture, thus: “6-54” indicating June, 1954. (2) The pyrotechnic candle shall be legibly marked with the month and year of manufacture. (3) In addition to any other marking place on the smallest packing carton or box containing signals, each carton or box shall be plainly and permanently marked to show the service life expiration date, date of manufacture, and lot number. (4) The largest carton or box in which the manufacturer ships signals must be marked with the following or equivalent words: “Keep under cover in a dry place.” Compliance with the labeling requirements of this section does not relieve th… | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.15.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.036 | Subpart 160.036—Hand-Held Rocket-Propelled Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.036-6 Container. | USCG | (a) General. The container for storing the signals on lifeboats and liferafts is not required to be of a special design or be approved by the Coast Guard. The container must meet the requirements in Subpart 160.021 (§ 160.021-6) except that the wording on the container must be: Hand-Held Rocket-Propelled Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.15.1.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.036 | Subpart 160.036—Hand-Held Rocket-Propelled Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals | § 160.036-7 Procedure for approval. | USCG | (a) Signals are approved by the Coast Guard under the procedures in subpart 159.005 of this chapter. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.16.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.037 | Subpart 160.037—Hand Orange Smoke Distress Signals | § 160.037-1 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | [CGD 76-048a, CGD 76-048b, 44 FR 73085, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88-070, 53 FR 34535, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50467, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50733, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49237, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60156, Sept. 30, 2013] | (a) The following are incorporated by reference into this subpart: (1) “The Color Names Dictionary” in Color: Universal Language and Dictionary of Names, National Bureau of Standards Special Publication 440, December 1976. (2) “Development of a Laboratory Test for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Smoke Signals,” National Bureau of Standards Report 4792, July 1956. (b) NBS Special Publication 440 may be obtained by ordering from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 (Order by SD Catalog No. C13.10:440). (c) NBS Report 4792 may be obtained from Coast Guard Headquarters. Contact Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of Design and Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509. (d) Approval to incorporate by reference the materials listed in this section was obtained from the Director of the Federal Register on November 1 and 29, 1979. The materials are on file in the Federal Register library. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.16.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.037 | Subpart 160.037—Hand Orange Smoke Distress Signals | § 160.037-2 Type. | USCG | (a) Hand orange smoke distress signals specified by this subpart shall be one type which shall consist essentially of a wooden handle to which is attached a tubular casing having a sealing plug at the handle end, the casing being filled with a smoke producing composition and fuse with button of ignition material at the top, and a removable cap having a friction striking material on its top which may be exposed for use by pulling a tear strip. The signal is ignited by scraping the friction striker on top of the cap against the igniter button on top of the body of the signal. Alternate arrangements which conform to the performance requirements of this specification will be given special consideration. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.16.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.037 | Subpart 160.037—Hand Orange Smoke Distress Signals | § 160.037-3 Materials, workmanship, construction, and performance requirements. | USCG | (a) Materials. The materials shall conform strictly to the specifications and drawings submitted by the manufacturer and approved by the Commandant. The color of the tube shall be orange. The combustible materials shall be of such nature as will not deteriorate during long storage, nor when subjected to frigid or tropical climates, or both. (b) Workmanship. Hand orange smoke distress signals shall be of first class workmanship and shall be free from imperfections of manufacture affecting their appearance or that may affect their serviceability. Moisture proof coatings shall be applied uniformly and shall be free from pinholes or other visible defects which would impair their usefulness. (c) Construction. The casing shall be fitted and secured to the handle with not less than a 25 mm (1 in.) overlap and shall be attached to the handle in such a manner that failure of the joint will not occur during tests, ignition, or operation. The plug shall be securely affixed in the casing to separate the smoke composition from the wooden handle. The smoke composition shall be thoroughly mixed and be uniformly compressed throughout to preclude variations of density which may adversely affect uniformity of its smoke emitting characteristics. The cap shall have a lap fit of not less than 25 mm (1 in.) over the end of the casing and smoke composition to entirely and securely protect the exposed surface of the igniter button and end of smoke composition and casing, and shall have an inner shoulder so constructed that it is mechanically impossible for the inner surface of the cap to come in contact with the igniter button. The cap shall be securely attached to the casing in such manner as to preclude its accidental detachment. The cap shall be provided on its top with a friction striking material which shall, by a pull of the tear strip, be entirely exposed for striking the friction igniter button. The igniter button shall be non-water soluble or be protected from moisture by a coating of some waterproof substance, and shal… | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.16.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.037 | Subpart 160.037—Hand Orange Smoke Distress Signals | § 160.037-4 Approval and production tests. | USCG | (a) Approval tests. The manufacturer must produce a lot of at least 100 signals from which samples must be taken for testing for approval under § 160.037-7. The approval tests are the operational tests and technical tests in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section. The approval tests must be conducted by an independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant under § 159.010 of this chapter. (b) Production inspections and tests. Production inspections and tests of each lot of signals produced must be conducted under the procedures in § 159.007 of this chapter. Signals from a rejected lot must not be represented as meeting this subpart or as being approved by the Coast Guard. If the manufacturer identifies the cause of the rejection of a lot of signals, the signals in the lot may be reworked by the manufacturer to correct the problem. Samples from the rejected lot must be retested in order to be accepted. Records shall be kept of the reasons for rejection, the reworking performed on the rejected lot, and the results of the second test. (1) Lot size. For the purposes of sampling the production of signals, a lot must consist of not more than 30,000 signals. Lots must be numbered serially by the manufacturer. A new lot must be started with: (i) Any change in construction details, (ii) Any change in sources of raw materials, or (iii) The start of production on a new production line or on a previously discontinued production line. (2) Inspections and tests by the manufacturer. The manufacturer's quality control procedures must include inspection of materials entering into construction of the signals and inspection of the finished signals, to determine that signals are being produced in accordance with the approved plans. Samples from each lot must be tested in accordance with the operational tests in paragraph (c) of this section. (3) Inspections and tests by an independent laboratory. An independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant under § 159.010 of this Chapter must perform or supervise the inspect… | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.16.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.037 | Subpart 160.037—Hand Orange Smoke Distress Signals | § 160.037-5 Labeling and marking. | USCG | (a) Labeling. Each hand orange smoke distress signal shall bear a label securely affixed thereto, showing in clear, indelible black lettering on an orange background, the following wording and information: Directions: Pull tape over top of cap. Remove cap and ignite flare by rubbing scratch surface on top of cap sharply across igniter button on head of signal. Caution: Stand with back to wind and point away from body when igniting or signal is burning. Service Life Expiration Date (Month and year to be inserted by manufacturer) (Month and year manufactured) (Lot No. ____). Manufactured by (Name and address of manufacturer). U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. ____. Directions: Pull tape over top of cap. Remove cap and ignite flare by rubbing scratch surface on top of cap sharply across igniter button on head of signal. Caution: Stand with back to wind and point away from body when igniting or signal is burning. Service Life Expiration Date (Month and year to be inserted by manufacturer) (Month and year manufactured) (Lot No. ____). Manufactured by (Name and address of manufacturer). U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. ____. (b) Marking of expiration date. The expiration date must not be more than 42 months from the date of manufacture. (c) Other marking. (1) There shall be die-stamped, in the side of the wooden handle in figures not less than 3 mm ( 1/8 in.) high, numbers indicating the month and year of manufacture, thus: “6-54” indicating June, 1954. (2) In addition to any other marking place on the smallest packing carton or box containing hand orange smoke distress signals such cartons or boxes shall be plainly and permanently marked to show the service life expiration date, date of manufacture, and lot number. (3) The largest carton or box in which the manufacturer ships signals must be marked with the following or equivalent words: “Keep under cover in a dry place.” Compliance with the labeling requirements of this section does not relieve the manufacturer of the responsibility of complying w… | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.16.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.037 | Subpart 160.037—Hand Orange Smoke Distress Signals | § 160.037-6 Container. | USCG | (a) General. The container for storing the signals on lifeboats and liferafts is not required to be of a special design or be approved by the Coast Guard. The container must meet the requirements in subpart 160.021 (§ 160.021-6) except that the wording on the container must be: “Hand Orange Smoke Distress Signals.” (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.16.1.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.037 | Subpart 160.037—Hand Orange Smoke Distress Signals | § 160.037-7 Procedure for approval. | USCG | (a) Signals are approved by the Coast Guard under the procedures in subpart 159.005 of this chapter. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.17.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.038 | Subpart 160.038—Magazine Chests, Portable, for Merchant Vessels | § 160.038-1 Applicable specifications. | USCG | (a) There are no other specifications applicable to this subpart. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.17.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.038 | Subpart 160.038—Magazine Chests, Portable, for Merchant Vessels | § 160.038-2 Type. | USCG | (a) Portable magazine chests shall be of a type suitable for stowage of pyrotechnic distress signals, rockets, or powder for line-throwing guns, and shall be of a size not less than 6 nor more than 40 cubic feet capacity. Alternate types of construction to that specified below will be given special consideration. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.17.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.038 | Subpart 160.038—Magazine Chests, Portable, for Merchant Vessels | § 160.038-3 Materials, workmanship, and construction. | USCG | (a) Portable magazine chests shall be constructed of metal and lined with wood. (b) The lining shall be so fitted and finished as to form a smooth surface within the interior of the chest. Fastenings shall be recessed below the surface to avoid projections within the interior. Construction shall be such as to separate all containers of explosives or pyrotechnics from contact with metal surfaces. (c) The metal shall be 1/8 inch thick and free from crimps, buckles, and rough edges. All metal surfaces shall be wire brushed and all oil, grease, rust, loose scale, and other extraneous matter, removed before application of any primer. All surfaces of the metal chest and fittings shall be given a heavy coat of quick drying red lead, zinc chromate, or other suitable primer before painting. The finish shall consist of two coats of paint. The interior shall be lined with wood sheathing of a minimum thickness of 3/4 inch. Securing means shall be countersunk below the surface of the sheathing. Securing means for the cover and 4 lashing rings shall be provided. The lashing rings shall be 3″ I.D. × 3/8 ″ wire permanently attached to the magazine chest. Two runners, not less than 2 inches high shall be permanently attached to the bottom of the chest. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.17.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.038 | Subpart 160.038—Magazine Chests, Portable, for Merchant Vessels | § 160.038-4 Inspections and tests. | USCG | (a) Portable magazine chests specified by this subpart are not ordinarily subject to regularly s scheduled factory inspections. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.17.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.038 | Subpart 160.038—Magazine Chests, Portable, for Merchant Vessels | § 160.038-5 Marking. | USCG | (a) Portable magazine chests used for the stowage of pyrotechnic signals, rockets, and powder for line-throwing guns shall be marked, in letters at least 3 inches high, with the following legend: “Portable Magazine Chest, Inflammable—Keep Lights and Fire Away.” (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.17.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.038 | Subpart 160.038—Magazine Chests, Portable, for Merchant Vessels | § 160.038-6 Procedure for approval. | USCG | (a) Portable magazine chests are not subject to formal approval, but will be accepted by the inspector on the basis of this subpart at annual inspections and reinspections of vessels. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.19.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.040 | Subpart 160.040—Line-Throwing Appliance, Impulse-Projected Rocket Type (and Equipment) | § 160.040-1 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | [CGD 76-048a, CGD 76-048b, 44 FR 73089, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60156, Sept. 30, 2013] | (a) The following military specifications are incorporated by reference into this subpart: (1) MIL-R-23139 B, 16 August 1965—Rocket Motors, Surface Launched, Development and Qualification Requirements for. (2) MIL-R-45505 A, 2 April 1971—Line Throwing Apparatuses, Rocket and Projectile Units. (b) The military specifications may be obtained from Military Specifications and Standards, Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, https://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/. These specifications are also on file in the Federal Register library. (c) Approval to incorporate by reference the materials listed in this section was obtained from the Director of the Federal Register on September 24, 1979. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.19.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.040 | Subpart 160.040—Line-Throwing Appliance, Impulse-Projected Rocket Type (and Equipment) | § 160.040-2 Type and size. | USCG | (a) Impulse-projected rocket type line-throwing appliances required by this subpart shall be of a type consisting essentially of a pistol or launcher, which can be hand held and hand directed, or suitably supported and hand directed. (b) Impulse-projected rocket type line-throwing appliances shall weigh (complete with one rocket, bridle, and leader) not to exceed 16 kg (35 lb.) and shall be of a size easily manageable by one person. (c) Alternate arrangements which meet the performance requirements of this subpart will be given special consideration. Line-throwing appliances meeting the requirements of MIL-L-45505 Type I will be considered as meeting the requirements of this subpart subject to approval of the Commandant. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.19.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.040 | Subpart 160.040—Line-Throwing Appliance, Impulse-Projected Rocket Type (and Equipment) | § 160.040-3 Materials, construction, workmanship, and performance requirements. | USCG | [CGD 76-048a, CGD 76-048b, 44 FR 73089, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58285, Sept. 29, 2014] | (a) Materials. All materials used in the construction of impulse-projected rocket type line-throwing appliances and equipment shall be of good quality suitable for the purpose intended, and shall conform to this subpart and to the specifications submitted by the manufacturer and approved by the Commandant. The choice of materials, when there is no specific requirement, shall be such that maximum safety to operating personnel will be maintained, and that resistance to corrosion by salt water or spray, shock, temperature change, and wear will be obtained. The use of dissimilar materials in combination shall be avoided wherever possible, but when such contacts are necessary, provision shall be made to prevent such deleterious effects as galvanic corrosion, freezing or buckling of moving parts, and loosening or tightening of joints due to differences in coefficients of thermal expansion. (b) Construction. The design and construction shall be such as to obtain effective and safe operation aboard vessels at sea. (c) Workmanship. Impulse-projected rocket type line-throwing appliances shall be of first class workmanship and shall be free from imperfections of manufacture affecting their appearance or that may affect their serviceability. (d) Performance. When the rocket is fired from the appliance in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it shall be capable of passing the tests specified by § 160.040-5(c). | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.19.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.040 | Subpart 160.040—Line-Throwing Appliance, Impulse-Projected Rocket Type (and Equipment) | § 160.040-4 Equipment for impulse-projected rocket type line-throwing appliance. | USCG | [CGD 76-048a, CGD 76-048b, 44 FR 73089, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58285, Sept. 29, 2014] | (a) Four rocket projectiles, each complete with bridle and leader of fire-resistant materials. Two of the projectiles shall be of the buoyant type. (b) Not less than 4 primer-ejector cartridges which fit the chamber of the pistol, gun, or launcher. (c) Four service lines, each 4 mm ( 5/32 in.) minimum diameter with a minimum breaking strength of at least 2,250 N (500 lb.), and in one continual length not less than that specified in the approval of the appliance carried, without splice, knot, or other retarding or weaking features. The length of each service line will be assigned in the approval of the appliance as a round number approximately one-third in excess of the average distance the line is carried in the tests required by § 160.040-7(c). The line shall be of either natural or synthetic fibers suitable for marine usage. The end of the line intended to be attached to the projectile shall have securely attached thereto a substantial tag bearing a permanent legend indicating its purpose, and the other end of the line shall be tagged in the same manner to prevent delay in securing proper and immediate action with the equipment. Each line shall be coiled, faked, or reeled in its own faking box or reel in such manner that when all the line leaves the container, it shall automatically become unattached and free from the container. The faking box or reel shall be big enough for the line. The reel type container shall consist of a reel upon which the line may be readily coiled and a canister or container into which the line may be placed that affords a fair lead through which the line may pay out. The reel must be so designed as to permit easy withdrawal after the line has been coiled. Containers of new lines shall bear the name of the manufacturer, date of manufacture, and a statement to the effect that in all respects the line meets the requirements of this specification. (d) [Reserved] (e) One cleaning rod with wire brush of non-ferrous metal, prongs arranged in a spiral of sufficient rigidity and size to … | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.19.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.040 | Subpart 160.040—Line-Throwing Appliance, Impulse-Projected Rocket Type (and Equipment) | § 160.040-5 Approval and production tests. | USCG | (a) Approval tests. An independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant under § 159.010 of this chapter must perform or supervise the performance tests in paragraph (c) of this section. (b) Production inspections and tests. Production inspections and tests must be conducted under the procedures in § 159.007 of this chapter. Each appliance or lot of rockets which fails the inspections and tests must not be represented as meeting this subpart or as being approved by the Coast Guard. (1) Inspections and tests by the manufacturer. The manufacturer's quality control procedures must include the inspection of appliances during production as well as inspection of finished appliances, to determine that the appliances are being produced in accordance with the approved plans. The performance tests in paragraph (c) of this section must be performed by the manufacturer. (2) Inspections and tests by an independent laboratory. An independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant under § 159.010 of this chapter must inspect and test appliances and rockets at least once each year. The inspection must determine that the appliances and rockets are being produced in accordance with the appropriate plans. The tests must be in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section. (c) Performance tests —(1) Appliances. Each appliance shall be tested by firing three rounds. These rounds may be regular rockets or buoyant type rockets carrying regular service lines, as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this paragraph or may be dummy projectiles, of the same size and weight as the regular rocket projectile, expelled into an earthen bank or other resisting medium from a reasonable distance. At least one of the rounds shall be fired using a primer-ejector cartridge loaded with a charge double the normal charge; the other rounds may be fired using regular primer-ejector cartridges. After the firing tests have been completed, each appliance shall be fired twice using the regular primer-ejector cartridges only, for the purposes of demons… | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.19.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.040 | Subpart 160.040—Line-Throwing Appliance, Impulse-Projected Rocket Type (and Equipment) | § 160.040-6 Marking and labeling. | USCG | (a) The appliance shall be permanently and legibly marked by die-stamping or raised letters with the model designation of the appliance, the manufacturer's serial number for the appliance, the official Coast Guard approval number, and the name of the manufacturer. The rocket-projectiles shall be legibly marked with the name of the manufacturer, the model designation, the official Coast Guard approval number, and month and year manufactured. Primer-ejector cartridges shall be permanently and legibly marked with the name of the manufacturer, and the model designation, the official Coast Guard approval number, and the month and year manufactured. (b) The containers of new service lines shall bear the name of the manufacturer, date of manufacture, and a statement to the effect that in all respects the line meets the requirements of this subpart for service lines. Line faking boxes and reels shall bear the name of the manufacturer. Compliance with the labeling requirements of this section does not relieve the manufacturer of the responsibility of complying with the label requirements of 15 U.S.C 1263, the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.19.1.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.040 | Subpart 160.040—Line-Throwing Appliance, Impulse-Projected Rocket Type (and Equipment) | § 160.040-7 Procedure for approval. | USCG | (a) Rocket type line-throwing appliances are approved by the Coast Guard under the procedures in subpart 159.005 of this chapter. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.2.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.010 | Subpart 160.010—Buoyant Apparatus for Merchant Vessels | § 160.010-1 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | [USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62974, Oct. 11, 2011, as amended by USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60156, Sept. 30, 2013] | (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at Coast Guard Headquarters. Contact Commandant (CG-ENG-4), Attn: Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509. You may also inspect this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. You may obtain copies of the material from the sources specified in the following paragraphs. (b) General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service, Office of the FAS Commissioner, 2200 Crystal Drive, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-605-5400. (1) Federal Standard 595C, Colors Used in Government Procurement, (January 16, 2008), IBR approved for § 160.010-4 (“FED-STD-595C”). (2) [Reserved] (c) International Maritime Organization (IMO), Publications Section, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, + 44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org/. (1) Life-Saving Appliances, including LSA Code, 2010 Edition, (2010), pages 7-71 (“IMO LSA Code”), IBR approved for § 160.010-3. (2) Life-Saving Appliances, including LSA Code, 2010 Edition, (2010), Revised recommendation on testing of live-saving appliances, pages 79-254 (“IMO Revised recommendation on testing”), IBR approved for § 160.010-3. (d) Military Specifications and Standards, Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, https://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/. (1) MIL-P-19644C, Military Specification, Plastic Molding Ma… | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.2.1.10 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.010 | Subpart 160.010—Buoyant Apparatus for Merchant Vessels | § 160.010-10 Independent laboratory. | USCG | (a) The approval and production tests in this subpart must be conducted by an independent laboratory accepted by the Coast Guard under subpart 159.010 of this chapter. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.2.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.010 | Subpart 160.010—Buoyant Apparatus for Merchant Vessels | § 160.010-2 Definitions. | USCG | [CGD 79-167, 47 FR 41372, Sept. 20, 1982, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50466, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50733, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 85-205, 62 FR 25545, May 9, 1997; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49237, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62974, Oct. 11, 2011; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60156, Sept. 30, 2013] | Buoyant apparatus. Buoyant apparatus is flotation equipment (other than lifeboats, liferafts, and personal flotation devices) designed to support a specified number of persons in the water, and of such construction that it retains its shape and properties and requires no adjustment or preparation for use. The types of buoyant apparatus generally in use are the box-float type and the peripheral-body type defined in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section. Box-float. Box-float is buoyant apparatus of a box-like shape. Commandant means the Commandant (CG-ENG-4), Attn: Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509. Peripheral-body. Peripheral body is buoyant apparatus with a continuous body in the shape of either an ellipse or rectangle with a circular, elliptical, or rectangular body cross-section. Inflatable buoyant apparatus. An inflatable buoyant apparatus is flotation equipment that depends on inflated compartments for buoyancy and is designed to support a specified number of persons completely out of the water. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.2.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.010 | Subpart 160.010—Buoyant Apparatus for Merchant Vessels | § 160.010-3 Inflatable buoyant apparatus. | USCG | [CGD 85-205, 62 FR 25545, May 9, 1997, as amended by USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62974, Oct. 11, 2011; USCG-2020-0107, 87 FR 68304, Nov. 14, 2022] | (a) Design and performance. To obtain Coast Guard approval, an inflatable buoyant apparatus must comply with subpart 160.151, with the following exceptions: (1) Canopy requirements (IMO LSA Code, Chapter IV/4.1.1.5 (incorporated by reference, see § 160.010-1 of this subpart)). It does not need a canopy. (2) Capacity (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.1.2.1). The carrying capacity must be not less than four persons. (3) Floor insulation (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.2.2.2). The floor may be uninsulated. (4) Stability (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.2.5.4). It does not need stability pockets. (5) Righting (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.2.5.2). A reversible one does not need arrangements for righting. (6) One with a capacity of 13 or more persons must be reversible, with the floor arranged between the buoyancy chambers so that the apparatus can, floating either side up, accommodate the number of persons for which it is approved. One with a capacity of 12 or fewer persons must either be reversible in the same manner, or be designed so that it can be readily righted by one person. (7) One with a capacity of 25 or more persons must be provided with self-bailing floor drains. If the floor of a reversible one includes one or more drains, each drain must be arranged to completely drain the floor of water when the device is fully loaded, and must prevent water from flowing back onto the floor. (8) If the buoyancy tubes are not vivid reddish orange, vivid yellow, or a fluorescent color of a similar hue, panels of such hue must be secured to the buoyancy chambers so that a minimum of 1 m 2 (11 ft 2 ) is visible from above the apparatus when it is floating either side up. (9) Boarding ramp (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.2.4.1). Boarding ramps are not required if the combined cross-section diameter of the buoyancy chambers is 500 millimeters (mm) (19.5 in.) or less. An apparatus with a combined cross-section diameter greater than 500 mm (19.5 in.) requires boarding ramps as follows: (i) For an apparatus with a capacity… | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.2.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.010 | Subpart 160.010—Buoyant Apparatus for Merchant Vessels | § 160.010-4 General requirements for buoyant apparatus. | USCG | [CGD 79-167, 47 FR 41372, Sept. 20, 1982. Redesignated by CGD 85-205, 62 FR 25545, May 9, 1997; USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62974, Oct. 11, 2011] | (a) Each buoyant apparatus must be capable of passing the tests in § 160.010-7. (b) Materials not covered in this subpart must be of good quality and suitable for the purpose intended. (c) Buoyant apparatus must be effective and stable, floating either side up. (d) Each buoyant apparatus must be of such size and strength that it can be handled without the use of mechanical appliances, and its weight must not exceed 185 kg (400 lb.). (e) The buoyant material must be as near as possible to the sides of the apparatus. (f) Each buoyant apparatus must have a life line securely attached around the outside, festooned in bights no longer than 1 m (3 ft.), with a seine float in each bight, unless the line is of an inherently buoyant material and absorbs little or no water. The life line must be at least 10 mm ( 3/8 in.) diameter and have a breaking strength of at least 5400 N (1215 lb.). (g) Pendants must be fitted approximately 450 mm (18 in.) apart around the outside of each buoyant apparatus. Each pendant must be at least 6 mm ( 1/4 in.) diameter, at least 3.5 m (12 ft.) long, secured in the middle, and have a breaking strength of at least 2400 N (540 lb.). Each pendant must be made up in a hank, and the hank secured by not more than two turns of light twine. (h) Each peripheral body type buoyant apparatus without a net or platform on the inside must also have a life line and pendants around the inside. (i) Synthetic line or webbing must not be used unless it is of a type represented by its manufacturer as ultraviolet light resistant, or it is pigmented in a dark color. A typical method of securing lifelines and pendants to straps of webbing is shown in Figure 160.010-3(i). If webbing is used to secure life lines and pendants, it must be at least 50 mm (2 in.) wide and must have a breaking strength of at least 3.4 kN (750 lb.) for apparatus of under 25 persons capacity, and 6.7 kN (1,500 lb.) for apparatus of 25 persons capacity and higher. (j) Buoyant apparatus must have a fitting with an inside diameter … | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.2.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.010 | Subpart 160.010—Buoyant Apparatus for Merchant Vessels | § 160.010-5 Buoyant apparatus with plastic foam buoyancy. | USCG | [CGD 79-167, 47 FR 41372, Sept. 20, 1982, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50466, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50733, Sept. 27, 1996. Redesignated by CGD 85-205, 62 FR 25545, May 9, 1997, as amended by USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49237, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62975, Oct. 11, 2011] | (a) Buoyant apparatus with plastic foam buoyancy must have a plastic foam body with an external protective covering. The body may be reinforced as necessary to meet the tests in § 160.010-7. (b) Plastic foam used in the construction of buoyant apparatus must be a unicellular type accepted by the Commandant (CG-ENG-4) as meeting one of the following: (1) Subpart 164.015 of this chapter. (2) MIL-P-19644C (incorporated by reference, see § 160.010-1 of this subpart). (3) MIL-P-21929B (incorporated by reference, see § 160.010-1 of this subpart). (4) MIL-P-40619A (incorporated by reference, see § 160.010-1 of this subpart). (c) The external protective covering must be— (1) Fibrous-glass-reinforced plastic, constructed of a polyester resin listed on the current Qualified Products List for MIL-P-21607E(SH) (incorporated by reference, see § 160.010-1 of this subpart), or accepted by the Commandant (CG-ENG-4) as meeting MIL-P-21607; (2) Elastomeric vinyl accepted by the Commandant (CG-ENG-4) as meeting § 160.055-3(j) of this chapter; or (3) Any other material accepted by the Commandant (CG-ENG-4) as providing equivalent protection for the body of the apparatus. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.2.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.010 | Subpart 160.010—Buoyant Apparatus for Merchant Vessels | § 160.010-6 Capacity of buoyant apparatus. | USCG | (a) The number of persons for which a buoyant apparatus is approved must be the lowest number determined by the following methods: (1) Final buoyancy of the buoyant apparatus in Newtons after the watertight integrity test as described in § 160.010-7 (e) and (f), divided by 145 (divided by 32 if buoyancy is measured in pounds). The divisor must be changed to 180 (40 if buoyancy is measured in pounds) if the apparatus is designed so that persons supported are only partially immersed or where facilities are provided for climbing on top of the apparatus. (2) Number of 300 mm (1 ft.) increments in the outside perimeter of the buoyant apparatus. The inside edge of peripheral-body type buoyant apparatus is not considered in determining the capacity. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.2.1.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.010 | Subpart 160.010—Buoyant Apparatus for Merchant Vessels | § 160.010-7 Methods of sampling, inspections and tests. | USCG | [CGD 79-167, 47 FR 41372, Sept. 20, 1982, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50466, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50733, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49237, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62975, Oct. 11, 2011; USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58285, Sept. 29, 2014] | (a) General. Production tests must be conducted under the procedures in subpart 159.007 of this chapter. An inspector from the independent laboratory must inspect the place of manufacture, observe the various operations involved in the construction process and determine that buoyant apparatus are made in accordance with this subpart and of materials and parts conforming strictly with the plans and specifications submitted by the manufacturer and approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG-4). (b) Sampling of production lots. A production lot must consist of not more than 300 buoyant apparatus of the same design and capacity manufactured by one factory. Samples for production tests must be selected at random from each lot. The required sample size for various lot sizes is given in Table 160.010-7(b). Table 160.010-7( b )—Sample Size for Various Lot Sizes (c) Testing of sample buoyant apparatus from production lots. Each sample buoyant apparatus selected for test from a production lot must be subjected to the tests described in paragraphs (d) through (g) of this section. The stability test in paragraph (h) must be performed whenever a question of stability arises. (d) Strength tests. The buoyant apparatus tested for approval must be subjected to the drop test. Buoyant apparatus tested for production lot inspections must also be subjected to the drop test except that in the case of peripheral body type apparatus, the beam loading test may be substituted. (1) Drop test. Drop the complete sample buoyant apparatus into still water from a height of 18 m (60 ft.) twice, once flat and once endwise. There must be no damage that would render the apparatus unserviceable. (2) Beam loading test. The buoyant apparatus must be stood on edge on one of its longer sides. A wood block 600 mm (24 in.) long and wide enough to cover the body of the apparatus must be centered on the top edge of the apparatus. A loading beam must be set at right angles to the float at a height so that the beam is in a horizontal position with it… | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.2.1.8 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.010 | Subpart 160.010—Buoyant Apparatus for Merchant Vessels | § 160.010-8 Nameplate and marking. | USCG | (a) A substantial nameplate must be permanently attached to each buoyant apparatus. The nameplate must contain the name of the manufacturer, lot designation or serial number, approval number, dimensions, and number of persons capacity. Space must be provided for the date, and the identification of the independent laboratory. (b) The nameplates of buoyant apparatus accepted must be marked with the identification of the independent laboratory and the date. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.2.1.9 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.010 | Subpart 160.010—Buoyant Apparatus for Merchant Vessels | § 160.010-9 Procedure for approval. | USCG | (a) A buoyant apparatus is approved by the Coast Guard under the procedures in subpart 159.005 of this chapter. (b) The test required for approval are those in § 160.010-7, and must be performed on the first production lot of buoyant apparatus produced by the manufacturer. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.21.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.042 | Subpart 160.042—Skids, Liferaft, for Merchant Vessels | § 160.042-1 Applicable specification. | USCG | (a) The following specification, of the issue in effect on the date life raft skids are manufactured, forms a part of this subpart: (1) Coast Guard specification: 160.018, Life Rafts. 160.018, Life Rafts. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.21.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.042 | Subpart 160.042—Skids, Liferaft, for Merchant Vessels | § 160.042-2 General requirements. | USCG | (a) The requirements of this subpart provide for a standard life raft skid for use on ocean and coastwise vessels in conjunction with the stowage of Type A rafts which may be used on such vessels. (b) Life raft skids shall be constructed and arranged so as to properly support a Type A life raft in the stowed position and permit the launching of the life raft directly into the water without the application of any force other than that necessary to release the gripping arrangement and operate the release mechanism. (c) Arrangements other than those specified by this subpart will be given special consideration. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.21.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.042 | Subpart 160.042—Skids, Liferaft, for Merchant Vessels | § 160.042-3 Construction. | USCG | (a) The trackways of the skids shall be constructed of 6″ × 3 1/2 ″ × 1/2 ″ structural angles, or of material of approved shape and equivalent strength, inclined approximately 60 degrees from the horizontal. The trackways shall be spaced 8′-4″ from the inside of the 3 1/2 ″ vertical leg of one trackway angle to the inside of the 3 1/2 ″ vertical leg of the other trackway angle. The inside of the 6″ leg of the trackway angles shall form the skid surface for the life raft. The trackways shall be supported by a substantial structure suitable for stowing a Type A life raft at a 60-degree angle without having the raft project over the side of the vessel. (b) The lower end of the life raft shall be supported by a base plate so arranged as to permit launching of the raft by a quick release assembly. (c) All bearing surfaces of the quick release mechanism shall be constructed of non-corrosive metal. Alemite fittings shall be provided to insure positive lubrication of all bearing surfaces. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.21.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.042 | Subpart 160.042—Skids, Liferaft, for Merchant Vessels | § 160.042-4 Inspection. | USCG | (a) Life raft skids covered by this subpart are not subject to inspection at the place of manufacture, but are inspected on the basis of this specification during the annual or other inspection of the vessel upon which they are placed. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.21.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.042 | Subpart 160.042—Skids, Liferaft, for Merchant Vessels | § 160.042-5 Procedure for approval. | USCG | (a) Life raft skids are not subject to formal approval by the Commandant, but for each merchant vessel on which Type A life rafts are to be installed, plans showing the construction and arrangement of the life raft stowage and launching device on the vessel are required to be submitted for approval to the Commandant through the Commander of the Coast Guard District prior to the actual installation. Life raft skids should comply with the requirements of this specification in order to be acceptable for use in such installations. (b) Correspondence pertaining to the subject matter of this specification should be addressed to the Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the skids are to be installed. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-1 Scope. | USCG | (a) This subpart contains structural and performance standards for approval of throwable PFDs for use on recreational vessels, as well as requirements for production follow-up inspections, associated manuals, information pamphlets or placards, and markings. (b) Throwable PFDs approved under this subpart may rely entirely on inherently buoyant material, or rely entirely or partially upon inflation to achieve the minimum buoyancy. (c) Throwable PFDs approved under this subpart are intended to meet the carriage requirements for uninspected commercial vessels under 40 ft (12 m) not carrying passengers for hire and recreational boats, in accordance with 33 CFR part 175. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.10 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-21 PFD manuals. | USCG | (a) An owner's manual must be provided with each fully or partially inflatable throwable PFD sold or offered for sale. The text of each manual is reviewed with the application for approval. (b) The Commandant may prescribe additional information in the manual for special purpose devices or unique or novel designs. (c) Additional information, instructions, or illustrations may be included in the owner's manual if there is no contradiction to the required information. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.11 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-23 Procedure for approval of design or material change. | USCG | (a) The manufacturer must submit any proposed changes in design, material, or construction to the recognized laboratory for approval before changing throwable PFD production methods. (b) Determinations of equivalence of design, construction, and materials may be made only by the Commandant or a designated representative. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.12 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-25 Suspension or termination of approval. | USCG | As provided in 46 CFR 159.005-15, the Commandant may suspend or terminate the approval of a throwable PFD if the manufacturer fails to comply with this subpart or the recognized laboratory's accepted procedures or requirements. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-3 Definitions. | USCG | The following definitions apply to this subpart: Commandant means the Chief of the Lifesaving and Fire Safety Standards Division. Address: Commandant (CG-ENG-4), Attn: Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593-7509; email TypeApproval@uscg.mil. First quality workmanship means construction that is free from any defect materially affecting appearance or serviceability. Recognized laboratory means an independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant in accordance with subpart 159.010 of this subchapter, with a valid memorandum of understanding in accordance with § 159.010-7 of this subchapter. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-5 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. All approved incorporation by reference (IBR) material is available for inspection at the Coast Guard Headquarters and at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Contact Commandant (CG-ENG-4), Attn: Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593-7509. For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email: fr.inspection@nara.gov. The material may be obtained from UL, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2002; phone 847-272-8800; website: www.ul.com. (a) ANSI/CAN/UL 9595:2021, Standard for Safety Factory Follow-Up on Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), First Edition, June 4, 2020 (including revisions through September 9, 2021) (“ANSI/CAN/UL 9595”); IBR approved for § 160.045-15(e). (b) ANSI/UL 1123, Standard for Safety Marine Buoyant Devices, Seventh Edition, October 1, 2008 (including revisions through November 23, 2020); IBR approved for §§ 160.045-7(e); 160.045-13(d). (c) ANSI/UL 1175, Standard for Safety Buoyant Cushions, Fourth Edition, April 20, 2007 (including revisions through January 10, 2020); IBR approved for §§ 160.045-7(e); 160.045-13(d). | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-7 Design, construction, and performance of throwable PFDs. | USCG | (a) General. Every throwable PFD must conform to the requirements as accepted by the Commandant for listing and labeling by a recognized laboratory, and must be of such design, materials, and construction as to meet the requirements specified in this section. (b) Designs and constructions. Throwable PFDs must not provide means for adjustment or close fitting to the body. Methods of construction must provide strengths, with reinforcements where necessary, to be adequate for the intended use and purpose of the device. (c) Materials. All materials used in any device covered by this subpart must meet the applicable requirements of subpart 164.019 of this chapter, must be all new materials, must be suitable for the purpose intended, and must be at least equivalent to corresponding materials specified for standard buoyant cushions. Hardware or fastenings must be of sufficient strength for the purpose of the device and must be of inherently corrosion-resistant material, such as stainless steel, brass, bronze, certain plastics, etc. Decorative platings of any thickness are permissible. Fabrics, coated fabrics, tapes, and webbing must be either mildew-resistant or treated for mildew resistance. Buoyancy provided by inherently buoyant material must not be dependent upon loose, granulated material. (d) Standard construction. A standard foam cushion that is designed to be thrown must be 2 inches or more in thickness and must have 225 or more square inches of top surface area. (e) Nonstandard construction. A nonstandard throwable PFD must meet the requirements in ANSI/UL 1123 or ANSI/UL 1175 (both incorporated by reference, see § 160.045-5) and any additional requirements that the Commandant may prescribe to approve unique or novel designs. (f) Buoyancy. (1) Ring life buoys must have 16 1/2 pounds or more of buoyancy. (2) Foam cushions must have 18 pounds or more of buoyancy. (3) A device other than those standard devices specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this section must have 20 pounds or more of … | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-9 Approval procedures for throwable PFDs. | USCG | (a) Each application for approval of a throwable PFD must be submitted directly to a Coast Guard recognized laboratory. (b) The recognized laboratory must determine if a throwable PFD with novel design features requires a preliminary review by the Coast Guard prior to testing. Submissions requiring preliminary review must be sent to TypeApproval@uscg.mil , and must include a full description and drawings. Pictures, samples, and preliminary test results may also be submitted. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-11 Recognized laboratory. | USCG | (a) The approval inspections and tests required by § 160.045-13, and production inspections, tests, and quality control required by § 160.045-15, must be conducted by an independent laboratory recognized by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR subpart 159.010 to perform such functions. A list of recognized independent laboratories is available from the Commandant and online at: https://cgmix.uscg.mil . (b) The same laboratory that performs the approval tests must also perform production oversight unless the employees of the laboratory performing production oversight receive training and support equal to that of the laboratory that performed the approval testing, as determined by the Commandant. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-13 Approval inspections and tests. | USCG | (a) Each throwable PFD must be certified by a recognized laboratory as meeting the requirements of this subpart. Approval tests must be conducted or supervised by a recognized laboratory using PFDs constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted with the application for approval. (b) Each throwable PFD design must be visually examined for compliance with the construction and performance requirements of this subpart. (c) Standard PFDs must be submerged in fresh water for 24 or more continuous hours. The measured buoyancy after the 24 hours of submersion must be the buoyancy specified in § 160.045-7(f). (d) Non-standard throwable PFDs must be subjected to approval tests specified in ANSI/UL 1123 or ANSI/UL 1175 (both incorporated by reference, see § 160.045-5) or another test program accepted by the Commandant. Approval tests must be conducted or supervised by a recognized laboratory using throwable PFDs constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted with the application for approval. (e) The Commandant may prescribe additional tests for approval of novel or unique designs. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.8 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-15 Production inspections, tests, and quality control of throwable PFDs. | USCG | (a) Manufacturer's inspection and tests. Manufacturers of approved throwable PFDs must maintain quality control of the materials used, manufacturing methods and the finished product to meet the applicable requirements, and make sufficient inspections and tests of representative samples and components produced to maintain the quality of the finished product. Records of tests conducted by the manufacturer and records of materials, including affidavits by suppliers that applicable requirements are met, must be made available to the recognized laboratory inspector or to the Coast Guard marine inspector, or both, for review upon request. (b) Laboratory inspections and tests. The laboratory inspector will conduct examinations, inspections, and tests for listed and labeled devices, as required by the recognized laboratory, at the place of manufacture or other location at the option of the laboratory. (c) Test facilities. The laboratory inspector, or the Coast Guard marine inspector assigned by the Commander of the District in which the factory is located, or both, must be admitted to any place in the factory where work is being done on listed and labeled products. Either or both inspectors may take samples of parts or materials entering construction or final assemblies, for further examinations, inspections, or tests. The manufacturer must provide a suitable place and the apparatus necessary for the performance of the tests done at the place of manufacture. (d) Additional tests, etc. Unannounced examinations, tests, and inspections of samples obtained either directly from the manufacturer or through commercial channels may be made to determine the suitability of a product for listing and labeling, or to determine conformance of a labeled product to the applicable requirements. These may be conducted by the recognized laboratory or by the United States Coast Guard. (e) Follow-up program. A follow-up program in accordance with ANSI/CAN/UL 9595 (incorporated by reference, see § 160.045-5) meets the requiremen… | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.23.1.9 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.045 | Subpart 160.045—Recreational Throwable PFDs | § 160.045-17 Marking and Labeling. | USCG | (a) Each throwable PFD must be marked in accordance with the recognized laboratory's listing and labeling requirements in accordance with § 160.045-3(a). At a minimum, all labels must include— (1) Size information, as appropriate; (2) The Coast Guard approval number; (3) Manufacturer's contact information; (4) Model name/number; (5) Lot number, manufacturer date; and (6) Any limitations or restrictions on approval or special instructions for use. (b) Marking must be of a type that will be durable and legible for the expected life of the device. (c) The Commandant may prescribe additional marking requirements for special purpose devices or unique or novel designs. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.24.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.046 | Subpart 160.046—Emergency Provisions | § 160.046-1 Scope. | USCG | This subpart applies to emergency provisions approved to be carried in lifeboats and liferafts, in accordance with 46 CFR 199.175(b)(22). | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.24.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.046 | Subpart 160.046—Emergency Provisions | § 160.046-3 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this subpart with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. All approved incorporation by reference (IBR) material is available for inspection at the Coast Guard Headquarters. Contact the Coast Guard at: Commandant (CG-ENG-4), U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593-7509; email: typeapproval@uscg.mil; website: www.dco.uscg.mil/CG-ENG-4/. It is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email fr.inspection@nara.gov; website: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. All approved material is available from the source(s) listed in this section. (b) International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland; phone: +41 22 749 01 11; email: central@iso.org; web: www.iso.org. (1) ISO 18813:2006(E), Ships and marine technology—Survival equipment for survival craft and rescue boats, First edition, April 1, 2006; IBR approved for §§ 160.046-5; 160.046-7; 160.046-11. (2) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.24.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.046 | Subpart 160.046—Emergency Provisions | § 160.046-5 General requirements for emergency provisions. | USCG | Emergency provisions must meet the requirements found in ISO 18813:2006(E) paragraph 4.31 (incorporated by reference, see § 160.046-3). | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.24.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.046 | Subpart 160.046—Emergency Provisions | § 160.046-7 Independent laboratory. | USCG | Unless the Commandant directs otherwise, an independent laboratory accepted by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 159, subpart 159.010, must perform or witness, as appropriate, inspections, tests, and oversight required by ISO 18813:2006(E) paragraph 4.31 (incorporated by reference, see § 160.046-3). Approval and production tests of emergency provisions must be carried out in accordance with the procedures for independent laboratory inspections in 46 CFR part 159, subpart 159.007, and in this section unless the Commandant authorizes alternative tests and inspections. The Commandant may prescribe additional production tests and inspections necessary to maintain quality control and to monitor compliance with the requirements of this subpart. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.24.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.046 | Subpart 160.046—Emergency Provisions | § 160.046-9 Manufacturer certification and labeling. | USCG | (a) Each provision must be certified by the manufacturer as complying with the requirements of this subpart. (b) The container should be clearly and permanently marked with: (1) The name and address of the approval holder; (2) The U.S. Coast Guard Approval number; (3) The total food energy value of provisions in the container in calories and kiloJoules; (4) The lot number; (5) The month and year the provision was packed; and (6) The month and year of expiration (5 years after the date of packing). (c) The emergency provision must include waterproof instructions for use, assuming consumption of 3350 kiloJoules per person per day. | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.24.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.046 | Subpart 160.046—Emergency Provisions | § 160.046-11 Manufacturer notification. | USCG | (a) Each manufacturer of emergency provisions approved in accordance with the specifications of this subpart must send a test report required by ISO 18813:2006(E) paragraph 4.31.2 (incorporated by reference, see § 160.046-3) to the Commandant (CG-ENG-4), U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593-7509 or email typeapproval@uscg.mil: (1) With the application for approval; (2) Every year as long as the manufacturer continues to produce provisions; and (3) Each time the contents of the emergency provisions change. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.26.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.049 | Subpart 160.049—Specification for a Buoyant Cushion Plastic Foam | § 160.049-1 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | [CGFR 65-37, 30 FR 11586, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-143, 35 FR 19964, Dec. 30, 1970; CGD 72-163R, 38 FR 8119, Mar. 28, 1973; CGD 78-012, 43 FR 27153, 27154, June 22, 1978; CGD 88-070, 53 FR 34535, Sept. 7, 1988; USCG-1999-6216, 64 FR 53228, Oct. 1, 1999; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60157, Sept. 30, 2013] | (a) Specifications and Standards. This subpart makes reference to the following documents: (1) Federal Specifications: CCC-C-700G-Cloth, Coated, Vinyl, Coated (Artificial Leather). CCC-C-426D-Cloth, Cotton Drill. CCC-C-700G-Cloth, Coated, Vinyl, Coated (Artificial Leather). CCC-C-426D-Cloth, Cotton Drill. (2) Federal standard: No. 751—Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings. No. 751—Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings. (3) Coast Guard specifications: 160.055—Life Preservers, Unicellular Plastic Foam, Adult and Child. 164.015—Plastic Foam, Unicellular, Buoyant, Sheet and Molded Shapes. 160.055—Life Preservers, Unicellular Plastic Foam, Adult and Child. 164.015—Plastic Foam, Unicellular, Buoyant, Sheet and Molded Shapes. (4) Military specifications. MIL-C-43006—Cloth, Laminated, Vinyl-Nylon, High Strength, Flexible. MIL-C-43006—Cloth, Laminated, Vinyl-Nylon, High Strength, Flexible. (b) Plan. The following plan, of the issue in effect on the date unicellular plastic foam buoyant cushions are manufactured, form a part of this subpart: (1) Coast Guard Dwg. No. 160.049-1. (c) Copies on file. Copies of the specifications and plan referred to in this section shall be kept on file by the manufacturer, together with the approved plans and certificate of approval. The Coast Guard specifications and plan may be obtained upon request from Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of Design and Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509, or recognized laboratory. The Federal Specifications and the Federal Standard may be purchased from the Business Service Center, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20407. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.26.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.049 | Subpart 160.049—Specification for a Buoyant Cushion Plastic Foam | § 160.049-2 Types and sizes. | USCG | [CGFR 65-37, 30 FR 11586, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by USCG-1998-4442, 63 FR 52191, Sept. 30, 1998] | (a) Type. Buoyant cushions shall be of the box type, i.e., have top, bottom, and gusset. Pillow type cushions without a gusset are not acceptable. (b) Sizes. Buoyant cushions shall have not less than 225 square inches of top surface area, shall contain not less than 630 cubic inches of buoyant material, shall not be less than 2 inches thick, and shall have width no less than 12 inches and length no less than 15 inches, respectively. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.26.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.049 | Subpart 160.049—Specification for a Buoyant Cushion Plastic Foam | § 160.049-3 Materials. | USCG | [CGFR 65-37, 30 FR 11586, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-143, 35 FR 19964, Dec. 30, 1970; CGD 78-012, 43 FR 27154, June 22, 1978; CGD 84-068, 58 FR 29493, May 20, 1993] | (a) General. All components used in the construction of buoyant cushions must meet the applicable requirements of subpart 164.019. (b) Unicellular plastic foam. The unicellular plastic foam shall be all new material complying with the requirements of Specification subpart 164.015 for Type A or B foam. (c) Cover. Cotton fabrics and coated upholstery cloth meeting the minimum requirements set forth in paragraphs (c) (1) and (2) of this section, are acceptable for use as covers for buoyant cushions. Vinyl-dip coating meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph (c)(3) of this section will also be acceptable. Alternate materials will be given special consideration. Pro rata widths of like construction will be acceptable. (1) Cotton fabrics. Cotton fabrics shall comply with the requirements of Federal Specification CCC-C-426 for Type I, Class 3 material. (2) Coated upholstery cloth. Coated upholstery cloth shall comply with the requirements of Federal Specification CCC-A-700. (3) Vinyl-dip. The vinyl-dip coating shall comply with the coating requirements of § 160.055-5(b)(2) except there are no color restrictions. (4) Adhesive. The adhesive shall be an all-purpose waterproof vinyl type. Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. EC-870 or EC-1070, United States Rubber Co. M6256, Herculite Protective Fabrics Corp. CVV, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. R.828, or equal, are acceptable. (5) Reinforcing fabric. The reinforcing fabric shall be type II, class I, laminated vinyl-nylon high strength cloth in accordance with the requirements of Specification MIL-C-43006. (d) Grab Straps. The grab straps shall be of materials permitted for the cover, or approved equivalent. (e) Thread. Each thread must meet the requirements of subpart 164.023 of this chapter. Only one kind of thread may be used in each seam. (f) Welting. The welting where used may be of any fiber or plastic material suitable for the purpose. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.26.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.049 | Subpart 160.049—Specification for a Buoyant Cushion Plastic Foam | § 160.049-4 Construction and workmanship. | USCG | [CGFR 65-37, 30 FR 11586, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGD 72-163R, 38 FR 8119, Mar. 28, 1973] | (a) General. This specification covers buoyant cushions of the box type filled with unicellular plastic foam buoyant material. Such cushions consist essentially of a buoyant insert contained in an outer cover fitted with grab straps. The primary purpose of such cushions is to provide buoyancy to aid a person in keeping afloat in the water. Buoyant cushions providing less than 20 pounds buoyancy or less than 2 inches in thickness will not be acceptable. (b) Cover. One piece of material each for the top and bottom shall be stitched together to form the cover except that piecing of the cover material will be allowed provided it is for decorative purposes only. Gusset or boxing materials shall be of not more than two pieces. If more than one piece of material is used for the top, bottom, boxing or gusset, they shall be attached by a double row of stitching of the type shown in Federal Standard No. 751, for Seam types SSw-2 or LSb-2. The top and bottom may be of any of the materials permitted for the cover, but the boxing or gusset shall be a cotton fabric as specified by § 160.049-3(b)(1) or other equivalent material of a porous nature. Nonporous materials will not be permitted for the boxing or gusset, but coated upholstery cloth specified by § 160.049-3(c)(2), perforated to permit adequate draining and drying will be acceptable. (c) Buoyant material. A buoyant insert for a buoyant cushion must comply with the requirements in paragraph (c) (1) and (2) of this section and may be: (1) Molded in one piece; or (2) Built up from sheet material if it is formed from: (i) Three pieces or less in each layer, cemented together with an all-purpose vinyl adhesive such as or equivalent to U.S. Rubber No. M-6256 or Minnesota Mining No. EC-870 and No. EC-1070; (ii) Three layers or less that may be cemented; and (iii) Staggered butts and seams of adjacent layers. (d) Grab Straps. Grab straps shall be attached as shown on Dwg. No. 160,049-1 and shall finish 20 inches long and 1 inch wide at opposite ends. The grab st… | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.26.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.049 | Subpart 160.049—Specification for a Buoyant Cushion Plastic Foam | § 160.049-5 Inspections and tests. | USCG | [CGFR 65-37, 30 FR 11587, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-143, 35 FR 19964, Dec. 30, 1970; CGD 75-008, 43 FR 9772, Mar. 9, 1978] | 1 The manufacturer of a personal flotation device must meet 33 CFR 181.701 through 33 CFR 181.705 which require an instruction pamphlet for each device that is sold or offered for sale for use on recreational boats. (a) General. Manufacturers of listed and labeled buoyant cushions shall maintain quality control of the materials used, manufacturing methods and the finished product so as to meet the applicable requirements, and shall make sufficient inspections and tests of representative samples and components produced to maintain the quality of the finished product. Records of tests conducted by the manufacturer and records of materials, including affidavits by suppliers that applicable requirements are met, entering into construction shall be made available to the recognized laboratory inspector or the Coast Guard inspector, or both, for review upon request. Any examinations, inspections and tests which are required by the recognized laboratory for listed and labeled devices produced will be conducted by the laboratory inspector at the place of manufacture or other location at the option of the laboratory. (b) Lot size and sampling. (1) A lot shall consist of not more than 1,000 buoyant cushions. A new lot shall be started with any change or modification in materials used or manufacturing methods employed. When a lot of buoyant cushions is ready for inspection, the manufacturer shall notify the recognized laboratory so that they may, at their discretion, assign an inspector to the plant for the purpose of making any tests and inspections deemed necessary. From each lot of buoyant cushions, the manufacturer or the recognized laboratory or U.S. Coast Guard inspector, when assigned, shall select samples in accordance with table 160.049-5(b)(1) to be tested for buoyancy in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section. Table 160.049-5( b )(1)—Sampling for Buoyancy Tests (c) Additional tests. Unannounced examinations, tests and inspections of samples obtained either directly from the manufacturer or throug… | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.26.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.049 | Subpart 160.049—Specification for a Buoyant Cushion Plastic Foam | § 160.049-6 Marking. | USCG | [CGFR 65-37, 30 FR 11588, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-143, 35 FR 19964, Dec. 30, 1970; CGD 72-163R, 38 FR 8119, Mar. 28, 1973; CGD 75-008, 43 FR 9771, Mar. 9, 1978; CGD 92-045, 58 FR 41608, Aug. 4, 1993; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51213, Sept. 30, 1997] | (a) Each buoyant cushion must have the following information clearly marked in waterproof lettering: (1) In letters that can be read at a distance of 2 feet: Type IV Personal Flotation Device. Inspected and tested in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. (Name of buoyant material) buoyant material provides a minimum buoyant force of 20 lb. Dry out thoroughly when wet. Approved for use on recreational boats only as a throwable device. U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. 160.049/(assigned manufacturer's No.)/(Revision No.); (Model No.). (Name and address of manufacturer or distributor.). (Lot No.). (Size; width, thickness, and length, including both top and bottom for trapezoidal cushions.). Type IV Personal Flotation Device. (2) In letters that are distinctively set off or larger than all other marking, and are at least one-fourth of an inch in height: (b) Waterproofness of marking. Marking for buoyant cushions shall be sufficiently waterproof so that after 72 hours submergence in water, it will withstand vigorous rubbing by hand while wet without the printed matter becoming illegible. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.26.1.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.049 | Subpart 160.049—Specification for a Buoyant Cushion Plastic Foam | § 160.049-7 Procedure for approval. | USCG | [CGFR 70-143, 35 FR 19964, Dec. 30, 1970, as amended by CGD 72-163R, 38 FR 8119, Mar. 28, 1973; CGD 93-055, 61 FR 13930, Mar. 28, 1996] | (a) Group approval. A single group approval will be granted to each manufacturer to cover all buoyant cushions which have materials and construction strictly in conformance with this subpart, and which are in accordance with § 160.049-4(c)(1). (b) Special approvals. Special approvals will be granted separately to each manufacturer for each unicellular plastic foam buoyant cushion he proposes to manufacture which is not included under the group approval provided for by paragraph (b) of this section, for example: a buoyant cushion having cover material not specifically provided for by this subpart, or any buoyant cushion having a different shape. (c) A buoyant cushion is approved when it bears the compliance label of the recognized laboratory. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.26.1.8 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.049 | Subpart 160.049—Specification for a Buoyant Cushion Plastic Foam | § 160.049-8 Recognized laboratory. | USCG | [CGD 93-055, 61 FR 13930, Mar. 28, 1996] | (a) A manufacturer seeking Coast Guard approval of a product under this subpart shall follow the approval procedures of subpart 159.005 of this chapter, and shall apply for approval directly to a recognized independent laboratory. The following laboratories are recognized under § 159.010-7 of this part, to perform testing and approval functions under this subpart: Underwriters Laboratories, 12 Laboratory Drive, P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995, (919) 549-1400. Underwriters Laboratories, 12 Laboratory Drive, P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995, (919) 549-1400. (b) Production oversight must be performed by the same laboratory that performs the approval tests unless, as determined by the Commandant, the employees of the laboratory performing production oversight receive training and support equal to that of the laboratory that performed the approval testing. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.27.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.050 | Subpart 160.050—Specification for a Buoy, Life Ring, Unicellular Plastic | § 160.050-1 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | [USCG-1999-6216, 64 FR 53228, Oct. 1, 1999] | (a) Standard. This subpart makes reference to Federal Standard No. 595-Colors in § 160.050-3. (b) Copies on file. The Federal Standard may be obtained from the Business Service Center, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20407. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.27.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.050 | Subpart 160.050—Specification for a Buoy, Life Ring, Unicellular Plastic | § 160.050-2 Types and sizes. | USCG | [CGFR 54-46, 19 FR 8707, Dec. 18, 1954, as amended by CGFR 62-17, 27 FR 9045, Sept. 11, 1962] | (a) Type. Life buoys shall be of the annular ring type as described in this subpart, but alternate arrangements meeting the performance requirements set forth will be given special consideration. (b) Sizes. Ring life buoys shall be of the sizes set forth in Table 160.050-2(b). A tolerance of a plus or minus 5 percent will be allowable on the dimensions indicated in Table 160.050-2(b). Table 160.050-2( b )—Sizes and Dimensions of Ring Life Buoys | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.27.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.050 | Subpart 160.050—Specification for a Buoy, Life Ring, Unicellular Plastic | § 160.050-3 Materials. | USCG | [CGFR 65-9, 30 FR 11477, Sept. 8, 1965, as amended by CGFR 65-64, 31 FR 562, Jan. 18, 1966; CGD 78-012, 43 FR 27154, June 22, 1978; CGD 84-068, 58 FR 29493, May 20, 1993] | (a) General. All exposed materials must be resistant to oil or oil products, salt water and anticipated weather conditions encountered at sea. All components used in construction of buoys and life rings must meet the applicable requirements of subpart 164.019 of this chapter. (b) Unicellular plastic. The unicellular plastic material used in fabrication of the buoy body shall meet the requirements of subpart 164.015 of this subchapter for Type C material. The buoy's body shall be finished with two coats of vinyl base paint. The ring life buoys shall be either international orange (Color No. 12197 of Federal Standard 595) or white in color and the colorfastness shall be rated “good” when tested in accordance with Federal Test Method Standard No. 191 Methods 5610, 5630, 5650, and 5660. On vessels on an international voyage, all ring life buoys shall be international orange in color.) (c) Grab line. The grab line shall be 3/8 -inch diameter polyethylene, polypropylene, or other suitable buoyant type synthetic material having a minimum breaking strength of 1,350 pounds. (d) Beckets. The beckets for securing the grab line shall be 2-inch polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, saran or other suitable synthetic material having a minimum breaking strength of 585 pounds. In addition, polyethylene and polypropylene shall be weather-resistant type which is stabilized as to heat, oxidation, and ultraviolet light degradation. (e) Thread. Each thread must meet the requirements of subpart 164.023 of this chapter. Only one kind of thread may be used in each seam. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.27.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.050 | Subpart 160.050—Specification for a Buoy, Life Ring, Unicellular Plastic | § 160.050-4 Construction and workmanship. | USCG | [CGFR 54-46, 19 FR 8707, Dec. 18, 1954, as amended by CGFR 62-17, 27 FR 9045, Sept. 11, 1962; CGFR 65-9, 30 FR 11477, Sept. 8, 1965] | (a) General. This specification covers ring life buoys which provide buoyancy to aid in keeping persons afloat in the water. Each buoy consists of a body constructed in the shape of an annular ring, with an approximately elliptical body cross section and which is fitted with a grab line around the outside periphery. The outside and inside diameters of the ring and the length and width of the cross section of the body shall be uniform throughout. (b) Body. The body shall be made in either one or two pieces. If of two pieces, the pieces shall be equal in size and shall be adhesive bonded along a center line through an axis passing through the flat area dimension of the body. The adhesive shall be a liquid cold setting, polymerizable, nonsolvent, containing material of the phenolepichlorhydrin type or equivalent having good strength retention under outdoor weathering conditions. (c) Grab line. The finished length of the grab line shall be four times the outside diameter of the buoy. The ends of the grab line shall be securely and neatly spliced together, or shall be hand whipped with a needle and both ends securely and smoothly seized together. The grab line shall encircle the buoy and shall be held in place by the beckets. The spliced or seized ends of the grab line shall be placed in the center of the width of one of the beckets. (d) Beckets. Each ring buoy shall be fitted with four beckets located at equidistant points about the body of the buoy. The beckets shall be passed around the body of the buoy with the free ends to the outside, and shall be securely cemented to the buoy with a suitable waterproof adhesive which is compatible with the unicellular plastic used in the buoy body. The ends of the beckets shall be turned under at least 1 inch, one end to go around the grab line, and the other to be laid flat against the first end. The beckets shall then be stitched to the grab line with not less than five hand stitches made with two parts of thread or machined stitched with not less than three stitch… | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.27.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.050 | Subpart 160.050—Specification for a Buoy, Life Ring, Unicellular Plastic | § 160.050-5 Sampling, tests, and inspection. | USCG | [CGFR 65-9, 30 FR 11478, Sept. 8, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51213, Sept. 30, 1997] | (a) General. Production tests and inspections must be conducted in accordance with this section, subpart 159.007 of this chapter, and if conducted by an independent laboratory, the independent laboratory's procedures for production inspections and tests as accepted by the Commandant. The Commandant may prescribe additional production tests and inspections necessary to maintain quality control and to monitor compliance with the requirements of this subchapter. (b) Oversight. In addition to responsibilities set out in part 159 of this chapter and the accepted laboratory procedures for production inspections and tests, each manufacturer of a ring life buoy and each laboratory inspector shall comply with the following, as applicable: (1) Manufacturer. Each manufacturer must— (i) Perform all tests and examinations necessary to show compliance with this subpart and the subpart under which the ring life buoy is approved on each lot before any inspector's tests and inspection of the lot; (ii) Follow established procedures for maintaining quality control of the materials used, manufacturing operations, and the finished product; and (iii) Allow an inspector to take samples of completed units or of component materials for tests required by this subpart and for tests relating to the safety of the design. (iv) Meet 33 CFR 181.701 through 33 CFR 181.705 which requires an instruction pamphlet for each device that is sold or offered for sale for use on recreational boats, and must make the pamphlet accessible prior to purchase. (2) Laboratory. An inspector from the accepted laboratory shall oversee production in accordance with the laboratory's procedures for production inspections and tests accepted by the Commandant. During production oversight, the inspector shall not perform or supervise any production test or inspection unless— (i) The manufacturer has a valid approval certificate; and (ii) The inspector has first observed the manufacturer's production methods and any revisions to those methods. (3) At lea… | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.27.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.050 | Subpart 160.050—Specification for a Buoy, Life Ring, Unicellular Plastic | § 160.050-6 Marking. | USCG | [CGD 72-163R, 38 FR 8120, Mar. 28, 1973, as amended by CGD 75-186, 41 FR 10437, Mar. 11, 1976; CGD 75-008, 43 FR 9771, Mar. 9, 1978; 43 FR 10913, Mar. 16, 1978; CGD 92-045, 58 FR 41608, Aug. 4, 1993; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51214, Sept. 30, 1997] | (a) Each ring buoy must have the following information in waterproof lettering: Type IV Personal Flotation Device. Inspected and tested in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. (Name of buoyant material) buoyant material provides a minimum buoyant force of (32 lb. or 16 1/2 lb.). Approved for use on recreational boats only as a throwable device. U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. 160.050/(assigned manufacturer's No.)/(Revision No.); (Model No.). (Name and address of manufacturer or distributor). (Size). USCG (Marine Inspection Office identification letters). (Lot No.). Type IV Personal Flotation Device. (b) A method of marking that is different from the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section may be given consideration by the Coast Guard. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.27.1.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.050 | Subpart 160.050—Specification for a Buoy, Life Ring, Unicellular Plastic | § 160.050-7 Procedure for approval. | USCG | [CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51214, Sept. 30, 1997] | (a) General. Designs of ring life buoys are approved only by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard. Manufacturers seeking approval of a ring life buoy design shall follow the procedures of this section and subpart 159.005 of this chapter. (b) Each application for approval of a ring life buoy must contain the information specified in § 159.005-5 of this chapter. The application and, except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d)(2) of this section, a prototype ring life buoy must be submitted to the Commandant for preapproval review. If a similar design has already been approved, the Commandant may waive the preapproval review under §§ 159.005-5 and 159.005-7 of this chapter. (c) If the ring life buoy is of a standard design, the application: (1) Must include the following: A statement of any exceptions to the standard plans and specifications, including drawings, product description, construction specifications, and/or bill of materials. (2) Need not include: The information specified in § 159.005-5(a)(2). (d) If the ring life buoy is of a non-standard design, the application must include the following: (1) Plans and specifications containing the information required by § 159.005-12 of this chapter, including drawings, product description, construction specifications, and bill of materials. (2) The information specified in § 159.005-5(a)(2) (i) through (iii) of this chapter, except that, if preapproval review has been waived, the manufacturer is not required to send a prototype ring life buoy sample to the Commandant. (3) Performance testing results of the design performed by an independent laboratory that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Coast Guard under § 159.010-7 of this subchapter covering the in-water testing of personal flotation devices showing equivalence to the standard design's performance in all material respects. (4) Buoyancy and other relevant tolerances to be complied with during production. (5) The text of any optional marking to be included on the ring life buoy in addition to the… | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.28.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.051 | Subpart 160.051—Inflatable Liferafts for Domestic Service | § 160.051-1 Scope. | USCG | [USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62975, Oct. 11, 2011, as amended by 76 FR 70062, Nov. 10, 2011] | (a) This subpart prescribes requirements for approval by the Coast Guard of A, B, and Coastal Service inflatable liferafts for use only in domestic service. These liferafts must comply with all of the requirements for SOLAS A and SOLAS B liferafts in subpart 160.151 except as specified in this subpart. (b) This subpart does not apply to any A, B, and Coastal Service inflatable liferaft for use only in domestic service that has been approved by the Coast Guard before November 10, 2011, so long as the liferaft satisfies the annual servicing requirements set forth in 46 CFR 160.151-57. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.28.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.051 | Subpart 160.051—Inflatable Liferafts for Domestic Service | § 160.051-3 Definitions. | USCG | [CGD 85-205, 62 FR 25546, May 9, 1997, as amended by USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62975, Oct. 11, 2011; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60157, Sept. 30, 2013] | In this subpart, the term: A or B liferaft means an inflatable liferaft that meets the requirements prescribed in subpart 160.151 for a SOLAS A or SOLAS B liferaft, respectively, except that the capacity is less than 6 persons and the liferaft cannot contain SOLAS markings. Coastal Service liferaft means a liferaft that does not meet the all of the requirements prescribed in subpart 160.151 for a SOLAS A or SOLAS B liferaft, but that instead meets the requirements of this subpart and is approved for use on certain uninspected vessels under subchapter C of this chapter. Commandant means Commandant (CG-ENG-4), Attn: Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.28.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.051 | Subpart 160.051—Inflatable Liferafts for Domestic Service | § 160.051-5 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | [USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62975, Oct. 11, 2011, as amended by USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60157, Sept. 30, 2013; USCG-2022-0323, 88 FR 10030, Feb. 16, 2023] | (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. All approved incorporation by reference (IBR) material is available for inspection at Coast Guard Headquarters and at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Contact the Coast Guard at: Commandant (CG-ENG-4), U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593-7509; or email typeapproval@uscg.mil or visit https://www.dco.uscg.mil/CG-ENG-4/. For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. The material may be obtained from the source in the following paragraph of this section. (b) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publications Section, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, + 44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org/. (1) Life-Saving Appliances, including LSA Code, 2010 Edition, (2010), pages 7-71 (“IMO LSA Code”), IBR approved for §§ 160.051-7 and 160.051-9. (2) Life-Saving Appliances, including LSA Code, 2010 Edition, (2010), Revised recommendation on testing of live-saving appliances, pages 79-254 (“IMO Revised recommendation on testing”), IBR approved for §§ 160.051-7 and 160.051-11. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.28.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.051 | Subpart 160.051—Inflatable Liferafts for Domestic Service | § 160.051-7 Design and performance of Coastal Service inflatable liferafts. | USCG | [CGD 85-205, 62 FR 25546, May 9, 1997. Redesignated and amended by USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62975, Oct. 11, 2011] | To obtain Coast Guard approval, each Coastal Service inflatable liferaft must comply with subpart 160.151, with the following exceptions: (a) Canopy requirements (IMO LSA Code chapter IV/4.1.1.5, (incorporated by reference, see § 160.051-5 of this subpart)). The canopy may— (1) Be of a type that is furled when the liferaft inflates and that can be set in place by the occupants. A furled canopy must be secured to the buoyancy tubes over 50 percent or more of the liferaft's circumference; (2) Be of an uninsulated, single-ply design; and (3) Have an interior of any color. (b) Viewing port (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.1.1.5.5). The liferaft need not have the viewing port. (c) Rainwater collection (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.1.1.5.6). The liferaft need not have the means of rainwater collection. (d) Capacity (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.1.2.1). The carrying capacity must be not less than four persons. (e) Floor insulation (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.2.2.2). The floor may be uninsulated. (f) Boarding ramps (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.2.4.1). The liferaft need be provided with boarding ramps only if the combined cross-section diameter of the buoyancy chambers is greater than 500 mm (19.5 in). (g) Stability (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.2.5). Each Coastal Service inflatable liferaft must either meet the stability criteria in § 160.151-17(a) or be fitted with water-containing stability pockets meeting the following requirements: (1) The total volume of the pockets must be not less than 25 percent of the minimum required volume of the principal buoyancy compartments of the liferaft. (2) The pockets must be securely attached and evenly distributed around the periphery of the exterior bottom of the liferaft. They may be omitted at the locations of inflation cylinders. (3) The pockets must be designed to deploy underwater when the liferaft inflates. If weights are used for this purpose, they must be of corrosion-resistant material. (h) Lamp (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.1.3.4). The liferaft need not ha… | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.28.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.051 | Subpart 160.051—Inflatable Liferafts for Domestic Service | § 160.051-9 Design and performance of A and B inflatable liferafts. | USCG | [CGD 85-205, 62 FR 25546, May 9, 1997. Redesignated and amended by USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62975, 62976, Oct. 11, 2011] | To obtain Coast Guard approval, each A and B inflatable liferaft must comply with the requirements in subpart 160.151, with the following exceptions: (a) Capacity (IMO LSA Code chapter IV/4.1.2.1). The carrying capacity must be not less than four persons. (b) Markings (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.2.6.3). The type of equipment pack must be identified as “A” or “B”, respectively, instead of “SOLAS A” or “SOLAS B”. No “SOLAS” markings may appear on the container. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.28.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.051 | Subpart 160.051—Inflatable Liferafts for Domestic Service | § 160.051-11 Equipment required for Coastal Service inflatable liferafts. | USCG | [CGD 85-205, 62 FR 25546, May 9, 1997. Redesignated and amended by USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62975, 62976, Oct. 11, 2011; USCG-2020-0107, 87 FR 68305, Nov. 14, 2022] | In lieu of the equipment specified in § 160.151-21, the following equipment must be provided with a Coastal Service inflatable liferaft: (a) Rescue quoit and heaving line. One rescue quoit and a heaving line as described in § 160.151-21(a). (b) Knife. One knife, of a type designed to minimize the chance of damage to the inflatable liferaft and secured with a lanyard. In addition, an inflatable liferaft that is permitted to accommodate 13 persons or more must be provided with a second knife that is of the non-folding type. Any knife may be replaced with a jackknife meeting the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(16). (c) Bailer. One bailer as described in § 160.151-21(c). (d) Sponge. One sponge as described in § 160.151-21(d). (e) Sea anchor. One sea anchor as described in § 160.151-21(e). (f) Paddles. Two paddles of the same size and type as used to pass the maneuverability test in paragraph 1/5.10 of IMO Revised recommendation on testing (incorporated by reference, see § 160.051-5 of this subpart). (g) Whistle. One whistle as described in § 160.151-21(i) of this part. (h) Flashlight. One flashlight with spare batteries as described in § 160.151-21(m). (i) Signalling mirror. One signalling mirror as described in § 160.151-21(o). (j) Survival instructions. Instructions on how to survive as described in § 160.151-21(v). (k) Instructions for immediate action. Instructions for immediate action as described in § 160.151-21(w). (l) Repair outfit. One set of sealing clamps or plugs as described in § 160.151-21(y)(1). (m) Pump or bellows. One pump or bellows as described in § 160.151-21(z). (n) Plugs for pressure-relief valves. Plugs for pressure-relief valves as described in § 160.151-21(aa). | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.30.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.053 | Subpart 160.053—Work Vests, Unicellular Plastic Foam | § 160.053-1 Applicable specifications. | USCG | [CGFR 59-22, 24 FR 4961, June 18, 1959, as amended by CGFR 65-16, 30 FR 10899, Aug. 21, 1965; CGD 72-163, 38 FR 8120, Mar. 28, 1973; CGD 78-012, 43 FR 27154, June 22, 1978; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51215, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60157, Sept. 30, 2013] | (a) Specification. The following specification of the issue in effect on the date unicellular plastic foam work vests are manufactured, form a part of this subpart: (1) Military specification: MIL-L-17653A—Life Preserver, Vest, Work Type, Unicellular Plastic. (2) [Reserved] (b) Copies on file. Copies of the specification referred to in this section, as well as the various specifications forming a part thereof, shall be kept on file by the manufacturer, together with the certificate of approval. They shall be kept for a period consisting of the duration of approval and 6 months after termination of approval. Federal specifications may be purchased from the General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service, Office of the FAS Commissioner, 2200 Crystal Drive, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-605-5400. Military specifications may be obtained from the Military Specifications and Standards, Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, https://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/. | |||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.30.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.053 | Subpart 160.053—Work Vests, Unicellular Plastic Foam | § 160.053-2 Type. | USCG | (a) Unicellular plastic foam work vests specified by this subpart shall be of the type described in Military Specification MIL-L-17653A, but alternate designs equivalent in materials, construction, performance, and workmanship will be given consideration. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 46:46:6.0.1.1.3.30.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | Q | 160 | PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT | 160.053 | Subpart 160.053—Work Vests, Unicellular Plastic Foam | § 160.053-3 Materials, construction and workmanship. | USCG | [CGFR 59-22, 24 FR 4961, June 18, 1959, as amended by CGD 84-068, 58 FR 29493, May 20, 1993] | (a) General. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this subpart and subparts 164.019 and 164.023 of this chapter, the materials, construction, and workmanship of unicellular plastic foam work vests specified by this subpart shall conform to the requirements of Military Specification MIL-L-17653A. (b) Color of envelope. Indian Orange, Cable No. 70072, Standard Color Card of America, will be acceptable in lieu of the Scarlet-Munsell 7.5 red 6/10 color specified for envelopes or covers by paragraph 3.1.1.1 of Specification MIL-L-17653A. (c) Color of webbing and thread. The color of the webbing and thread need not match the color of the envelope as specified by paragraphs 3.1.3 and 3.2.8 of Specification MIL-L-17653A. (d) Materials; acceptance and quality. All components used in the construction of work vests must meet the applicable requirements of subpart 164.019 of this chapter. |
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