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Buoyant Vests

UL 1177

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover marine buoyant vests that use kapok, fibrous glass, or unicellular polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene foam flotation material, and are intended to be used in accordance with the applicable Regulations of the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

1.2 The devices covered by these requirements are intended for USCG approval under 46 CFR 160.047, 160.052, or 160.060.