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 Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024)
 Title 46 - Shipping
 Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
 SubChapter Q - Equipment, Construction, and Materials: Specifications and Approval
 Part 160 - Lifesaving Equipment
 Subpart 160.055 - Life Preservers, Unicellular Plastic Foam, Adult and Child, for Merchant Vessels

  § 160.055-2 - Type and model.  

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  • § 160.055-2 Type and model.

    Each life preserver specified in this subpart is a:

    (a) Standard, bib type, vinyl dip coated:

    (1) Model 62, adult (for persons weighing over 90 pounds); or

    (2) Model 66, child (for persons weighing less than 90 pounds); or

    (b) Standard, bib type, cloth covered;

    (1) Model 63, adult (for persons weighing over 90 pounds); or

    (2) Model 67, child (for persons weighing less than 90 pounds); or

    (c) Nonstandard, shaped type:

    (1) Model,1 adult (for persons weighing over 90 pounds); or

    (2) Model,[1] /> child (for persons weighing less than 90 pounds).

    [CGD 72-163R, 38 FR 8121, Mar. 28, 1973, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58285, Sept. 29, 2014]

    Footnotes - 160.055-2

    [1] A model designation for each nonstandard life preserver is to be assigned by the manufacturer. That designation must be different from any standard lifesaving device designation.