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46 C.F.R. § 160.055-2   Type and model.

Title 46 - Shipping

Title 46: Shipping
PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT
Subpart 160.055—Life Preservers, Unicellular Plastic Foam, Adult and Child, for Merchant Vessels

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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 weighless than 90 pounds).

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.

[CGD 72–163R, 38 FR 8121, Mar. 28, 1973]

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