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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 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 160 - Lifesaving Equipment |
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Subpart 160.051 - Inflatable Liferafts for Domestic Service |
§ 160.051-9 - Design and performance of A and B inflatable liferafts.
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§ 160.051-9 Design and performance of A and B inflatable liferafts.
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.
[CGD 85-205, 62 FR 25546, May 9, 1997. Redesignated and amended by USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62975, 62976, Oct. 11, 2011]