46 C.F.R. § 160.050-2 Types and sizes.
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(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). [CGFR 54–46, 19 FR 8707, Dec. 18, 1954, as amended by CGFR 62–17, 27 FR 9045, Sept. 11, 1962]
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PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT
Subpart 160.050—Specification for a Buoy, Life Ring, Unicellular Plastic
§ 160.050-2 Types and sizes.
Table 160.050-2(b)_Sizes and Dimensions of Ring Life Buoys------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dimensions (inches) Size Finished ring------------------------------------------------------------------------30-inch.................................................... 3024-inch.................................................... 2420-inch.................................................... 20------------------------------------------------------------------------

