§ 149.797 - Rotating lighted beacon.

The tallest platform must have a rotating lighted beacon that:

(a) Has an effective intensity of at least 15,000 candela;

(b) Flashes at least once every 20 seconds;

(c) Has a white light;

(d) Is installed:

(1) At least 60 feet above mean high water;

(2) Where the structure of the platform, or equipment mounted thereon, does not obstruct the propagation of the light in any direction; and

(3) So as to be visible all around the horizon;

(e) Operates in wind up to 100 knots at a speed that is within 6% of the operating speed displayed on the beacon.

(f) [Reserved]

(g) Has a leveling indicator, or indicators, each with an accuracy of ±0.25 degrees, permanently attached to the light.