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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 46 - Shipping |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter Q - Equipment, Construction, and Materials: Specifications and Approval |
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Part 161 - Electrical Equipment |
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Subpart 161.011 - Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons |
§ 161.011-5 - Classes.
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§ 161.011-5 Classes.
EPIRB's are classed as follows:
(a) Class A - an EPIRB that has been type approved or type accepted by the FCC as a Class A EPIRB. These EPIRB's are capable of floating free of a vessel and activating automatically if the vessel sinks.
(b) Class C - An EPIRB that has been type approved or type accepted by the FCC as a Class C EPIRB. These EPIRB's are manually activated and are not required to be Coast Guard approved.
[39 FR 10139, Mar. 18, 1974, as amended by CGD 80-024, 49 FR 40409, Oct. 16, 1984]