160.001-1—Scope.

(a) This subpart contains the general:
(1) Characteristics of life preservers (Type I personal flotation devices (PFDs));
(2) Approval procedures for life preservers; and
(3) Production oversight requirements for life preservers.
(b) Other subparts in this part specify the detailed requirements for standard type life preservers and may supplement the requirements in this subpart.
[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51209, Sept. 30, 1997]