Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.1105 - Markers; size, shape, material, and construction
Rule 5.
(1) The
size, shape, material, and construction of all markers, both fixed and
floating, shall be such as to be observable under normal conditions of
visibility at a distance whereby the significance of the marker or aid will be
recognizable before the observer proceeds into danger.
(2) All buoys, except mooring buoys and fish
net or other fishing device buoys, shall be not less than 6 inches in diameter
and shall have an exposure of not less than 36 inches extending above the water
line of the buoy.
(3) Mooring buoys
shall be not less than 12 inches in diameter and shall have an exposure of not
less than 18 inches extending above the water line of the buoy.
(4) Buoys of dimensions other than specified
by these rules may be authorized by the director or his authorized
representative to meet unusual conditions.
(5) All buoys shall be ballasted so that they
will float upright without assistance from the anchor or anchor line.
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