46 C.F.R. § 160.276-17

Marking and labeling.

Last amended: 2025Year: 2026Length: 79 wordsSubsections: 3Official source

Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 160.276-17 (2026)

(a) Each inflatable PFD must be marked as specified in Figure 6DV of ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-5 (incorporated by reference, see § 160.276-5). (b) In addition to the information required by ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-5, Figure 6DV, each Level 50 inflatable PFD must be marked with a statement that the device must be worn to be counted as equipment required by vessels meeting USCG regulations; and (c) The Commandant may prescribe additional marking requirements for special purpose devices or unique or novel designs.
Cross-references to the CFR
160.276-5
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