New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 400 - WATERCRAFT SAFETY RULES
Part Saf-C 403 - EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Section Saf-C 403.04 - Description of Approved Personal Flotation Devices

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 403.04

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) For the purposes of this part, the following description for the types of PFD shall apply:

(1) A type I personal flotation device shall be designed to turn an unconscious person in the water from a face downward to a vertical or slightly backward position. It shall have more than 20 pounds of buoyancy and is recommended for off-shore cruising;

(2) A type II personal flotation device shall be designed to turn an unconscious person in the water to the same position as a Type I personal flotation device and shall have at least 15.5 pounds of buoyancy. It is recommended for closer, in-shore cruising;

(3) A type III device shall be designed to keep a conscious person in a vertical or slightly backward position and shall have at least 15.5 pounds of buoyancy. It is recommended for in-water sports such as water skiing, and for close, in-shore buoyancy;

(4) A type IV personal flotation device shall be designed to be thrown to a person in the water and not worn. It shall have at least 16.5 pounds of buoyancy; and

(5) A type V personal flotation device is intended for specific activities and may be carried instead of another PFD only if used according to the approval condition on the label.

#2351, eff 4-25-83; ss by #3010, eff 5-2-85; ss by #4562, eff 1-3-89; amd by #5862, eff 7-1-94; amd by #5936, INTERIM, eff 1-3-95, EXPIRES, 5-3-95; ss by #6005, eff 3-24-95, EXPIRED: 3-24-03

New. #7904, INTERIM, eff 6-24-03, EXPIRED: 12-21-03

New. #8093, EMERGENCY, eff 5-28-04, EXPIRES: 11-24-04; ss by #8172, eff 9-21-04

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