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

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Standards Development Organisation:
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
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Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-5
Status:
Proceeding to development
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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.

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