Utah Admin. Code R650-215-1 - Definitions
As used in this rule:
(1) "Personal flotation device" or "PFD"
means a device that is:
(a) in serviceable
condition; and
(b) approved by the
Commandant of the United States Coast Guard pursuant to 46 CFR part
160.
(2) "Throwable PFD"
means a PFD that is intended to be thrown to a person in the water.
(a) A PFD marked as Type IV or Type V, with
Type IV performance, is considered a throwable PFD.
(b) Unless specifically marked otherwise, a
wearable PFD is not a throwable PFD.
(3) "Vessel length" means the measurement of
the permanent part of the hull, from bow to stern, across the deck down the
centerline, excluding sheer.
(4)
"Wear" means to have a PFD properly worn with all fasteners
connected.
(5)
(a) "Wearable PFD" means a PFD that is
intended to be worn or otherwise attached to the body.
(b) A PFD marked as Type I, Type II, Type
III, or Type V, with Type I, II or III performance, is considered a wearable
PFD.
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