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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Each surface-supplied helmet or mask must have—
(1) A nonreturn valve at the attachment point between helmet or mask and umbilical that closes readily and positively;
(2) An exhaust valve; and
(3) A two-way voice communication system between the diver and the dive location or bell.
(b) Each surface-supplied air helmet or mask must—
(1) Ventilate at least 4.5 ACFM at any depth at which it is operated; or
(2) Be able to maintain the diver's inspired carbon dioxide partial pressure below 0.02 ATA when the diver is producing carbon dioxide at the rate of 1.6 standard liters per minute.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.197.322 Surface-supplied helmets and masks - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-46-shipping/cfr-sect-46-197-322/
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