---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 108.699"
title: "46"
number: "108.699"
heading: "Substitution of life preservers."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/108.699"
---

# §108.699. Substitution of life preservers.


A work vest may not be substituted for a required life preserver—

- (a) For the life saving equipment requirements of this part; or
- (b) **For use during drills and emergencies.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102, 3306; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

### Source

Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.