Type and model.

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§ 160.060-2 Type and model.

Each buoyant vest specified in this subpart is a:

(a) Standard:

(1) Model AY, adult (for persons weighing over 90 pounds); or

(2) Model CYM, child, medium (for children weighing from 50 to 90 pounds); or

(3) Model CYS, child, small (for children weighing less than 50 pounds); or

(b) Nonstandard:

(1) Model,[1] adult (for persons weighing over 90 pounds);

(2) Model,1 child, medium (for persons weighing from 50 to 90 pounds) or

(3) Model,1 child, small (for persons weighing less than 50 pounds).

[CGD 72-163R, 38 FR 8122, Mar. 28, 1973]

Footnotes - 160.060-2

[1] A model designation for a nonstandard vest is to be assigned by the individual manufactured and must be different from any standard vest.


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