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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.161.013–3 General performance requirements

Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) Each electric light must:

(1) Emit a white light which meets the intensity requirements of § 161.013–5;

(2) Be capable of automatic signaling in a manner which meets the requirements of § 161.013–7;

(3) Contain an independent power source which meets the requirements of § 161.013–9;

(4) Float in fresh water with the lens surface at or above the surface of the water;

(5) Be equipped with a waterproof switch;  and

(6) Meet the requirement of paragraphs (a)(1) through (4) of this section after floating for at least 72 hours followed by submersion in 5% by weight sodium chloride solution for at least 2 hours.

(b) The electric light may not be equipped with a switch mechanism which permits continuous display of a beam of light except that the light may be equipped with a switch which returns to the off position when pressure is released.

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