46 CFR 160.255-13

§ 160.255-13 Approval inspections and tests.

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Citation: 46 CFR 160.255-13, § 160.255-13 Approval inspections and tests, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/229576
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(a) Each lifejacket must be certified by a recognized laboratory as meeting the requirements of ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-4 (incorporated by reference, see § 160.255-5). Approval tests specified in ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-4 must be conducted or supervised by a recognized laboratory using prototype lifejackets constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted with the application for approval. (b) Each lifejacket design must be visually examined for compliance with the construction and performance requirements of this subpart and ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-4 (incorporated by reference, see § 160.255-5). (c) The Commandant may prescribe additional tests for approval of novel or unique designs.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.