§197.344. Inflatable floatation devices.

46 C.F.R. § 197.344

An inflatable floatation device for SCUBA diving must—

(a)

Be capable of maintaining the diver at the surface in a faceup position;

(b)

Have a manually activated inflation device;

(c)

Have an oral inflation device;

(d)

Have an over-pressure relief device; and

(e)

Have a manually operated exhaust valve.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1509; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 6101; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source: CGD 76-009, 43 FR 53683, Nov. 16, 1978, unless otherwise noted.