Personal Flotation Devices - Part 5: Buoyancy Aids (Level 50) - Safety Requirements

Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-5
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
13.340.70
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This part of ISO 12402 specifies the safety requirements for buoyancy aids with a buoyancy of not less than 50 N used in sheltered waters with help and rescue close at hand under such circumstances where more bulky or buoyant devices can impair the user’s activity. It applies to buoyancy aids used by adults or children. This part of ISO 12402 is not applicable to one-piece suits. 1DV.1 D2 Modification by revising the first paragraph as follows: This part specifies the safety requirements for buoyancy aids used in sheltered waters with help and rescue close at hand under such circumstances where more bulky or buoyant devices can impair the user’s activity. 1DV.2 DR Addition of 1DV.2 to clause 1 as follows: Where references are made to ISO 12402 standards, they shall be considered to be to UL 12402 with the applicable Canadian /US National Differences where UL Standards exist. Where references are made to particular requirements within a part, they shall include the associated DVs contained in that standard, as applicable.

Project need:

Once the point of sale information is removed from the device, there is no information regarding supervision for children. This proposal provides a manufacturer the opportunity to add an optional marking to the device to remind the parent to supervise their child when on or near the water. The proposal is for Infant, Infant/Child, Child, and Youth devices.

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