2 CCR 405-2-212 - PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (PFD's)

1. No person may operate or give permission to operate a vessel less than sixteen feet in length unless at least one wearable personal flotation device is on board for each person. For sailboards, an operator may elect to wear a wet suit in lieu of carrying any type of personal flotation device, so long as the wetsuit meets the requirements of paragraph 6, of this regulation. For vessels used in river running activities, no person may operate or give permission to operate a vessel for the purpose of river running unless at least one wearable personal flotation device is on board for each person.

2. No person may operate or give permission to operate a vessel sixteen feet or more in length unless at least one wearable personal flotation device is on board for each person, plus at least one throwable personal flotation device, which is immediately available. For vessels used in river running activities, that portion of this regulation requiring a throwable personal flotation device does not apply. No person may operate or give permission to operate a vessel for the purpose of river running unless at least one wearable personal flotation device is on board for each person.

3. No person may operate or give permission to operate a vessel carrying passengers for hire on any reservoir or lake unless at least one wearable personal floatation device is on board for each person and they are being worn when required. For vessels used during commercial river running trips conducted by river outfitters, the personal flotation device requirements are contained in regulation # 305.

4. The operator shall require each person who is surfing or being towed on water skis, aquaplane, inner tube or similar device, to wear a properly fitting wearable personal flotation device. A United States Coast Guard Approved wearable personal flotation device is recommended, but a ski belt (preferably with at least 2 straps and buckles), water sports jacket or foam wetsuit jacket will be accepted if there is an extra wearable personal flotation device aboard for each person as required above.

5. No person may operate or give permission to operate a recreational vessel unless each wearable personal flotation device required is readily accessible and is legibly marked with the U.S. Coast Guard approval number and is of appropriate size for the person wearing it or for whom it is intended.

6. Sailboard operators may elect to wear, at their own risk, in lieu of carrying a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device, a wetsuit constructed of nylon covered neoprene or similar material that covers the full torso of the wearer. The wetsuit shall be capable of providing flotation to the wearer, when at rest on the surface of the water.

7. All equipment shall be in good and serviceable condition.

8. "Wearable Personal Flotation Device" shall mean a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device that is intended to be worn or otherwise attached to the body. A personal flotation device labeled or marked as Type I, II, III, or V (with Type I, II, or III performance) is considered a wearable personal flotation device as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 33, Parts 175 and 181(2014).

9. "Throwable Personal Flotation Device" shall mean a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device that is intended to be thrown to a person in the water. A personal floatation device labeled as Type IV or V (with type IV performance) is considered a throwable personal flotation device as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 33, Parts 175 and 181(2014).

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2 CCR 405-2-212

37 CR 19, October 10, 2014, effective 11/1/2014 38 CR 07, April 10, 2015, effective 5/1/2015 39 CR 03, February 10, 2016, effective 3/1/2016 39 CR 07, April 10, 2016, effective 5/1/2016