AS 1499-1996
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Personal flotation devices - Type 2
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05-01-1996
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Specifies requirements for personal flotation devices designed to assist flotation during short term immersion in sheltered waters during daylight hours, and intended for participants in aquatic sports such as canoeing or sailboarding where the wearer requires freedom of movement and is able to swim in the event of capsize or immersion. Appendices include comparative test methods for adequately supporting the wearer in water.
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CS-060
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Standard
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0 7337 0123 X
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| Pages |
8
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Standards Australia
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Superseded
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This Standard specifies requirements for personal flotation devices intended to assist flotation during short-term immersion in sheltered waters during daylight hours.It applies to devices worn aboard pleasure boats and when participating in aquatic sports such as canoeing, sailboarding, waterskiing and the like.NOTE: Marine authorities have regulations covering pleasure boating and related activities, including the type of PFDs which need to be worn or carried on board when using various waterways.
First published as AS Z28-1966.
Second edition 1968.
Revised and redesignated as AS 1499-1973.
Second edition 1979.
Third edition 1983.
Fourth edition 1984.
Fifth edition 1988.
Sixth edition 1996.