Specifies the requirements for lifejackets with buoyancy classifications of level275, level150, level100, level50, level50S, level25 and restricted use lifejackets suitable for use by adults and children greater than 5kg mass.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Referenced documents
3 Definitions
4 Classification
5 Materials and components
5.1 General
5.2 Positive locking devices
6 Requirements
6.1 Test facility accreditation
6.2 Corrosion resistance
6.3 Magnetic properties
6.4 Water resistance
6.5 Resistance to oil
6.6 Colour requirements and testing
6.6.1 Conspicuous colour
6.6.1.1 General
6.6.1.2 Non-fluorescent colours
6.6.1.3 Fluorescent colours
6.6.1.4 Colour measurement
6.6.2 Colour change to rubbing
6.6.3 Colour change to saltwater
6.6.4 Colour change to light
6.7 Accessories
6.7.1 General
6.7.2 Whistle
6.7.3 Grab strap
6.7.4 Buddy line
6.7.5 Retroreflective material
6.7.6 Deck safety harness
6.7.7 Overpressure relief valve
6.7.8 Multi-chamber system
6.7.9 Protective covers
6.7.10 Sprayhood
6.8 Types of buoyancy
6.8.1 General
6.8.2 Inflatable buoyancy chambers
6.8.3 Inherently buoyant material
6.9 Total buoyancy
6.10 Strength
6.11 Gas cylinders
6.12 Inflation system
7 Performance
7.1 General
7.1.1 Temperature cycling
7.1.2 Oral inflation
7.1.3 Double inflation
7.1.4 Automatic inflation
7.1.5 Inadvertent inflation
7.1.6 Resistance to crushing
7.2 Donning
7.2.1 Adult lifejackets
7.2.2 Child lifejackets
7.2.3 Secondary donning
7.2.4 Restricted use
7.3 In-water performance
7.3.1 Water entry
7.3.2 Self-righting
7.3.3 In water orientation for level 25, 50 and 50s lifejackets
