EN 14144:2003

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
   4.1 Design
       4.1.1 General
       4.1.2 Buoyancy body
       4.1.3 Top material
       4.1.4 Grab line
       4.1.5 Reflective strips
       4.1.6 Colour
   4.2 Dimensions
   4.3 Buoyancy
   4.4 Mass
   4.5 Strength
   4.6 Resistance
   4.7 Burning behaviour
   4.8 Temperature ranges for serviceability
5 Testing
   5.1 General
       5.1.1 Scope and sequence of testing
       5.1.2 Manufacturer's certificates
       5.1.3 Testing body
   5.2 Dimensions, mass, design
   5.3 Temperature tests
   5.4 Drop test
       5.4.1 Free fall into water
       5.4.2 Free fall onto concrete floor
   5.5 Resistance
       5.5.1 Resistance to diesel fuel
       5.5.2 Resistance to seawater
   5.6 Strength
   5.7 Load-carrying capacity
6 Designation
7 Marking
Bibliography

This standard applies to lifebuoys used on watercraft in sea and inland navigation, on floating bodies, floating equipment, marine equipment and shore equipment in the vicinity of bodies of water.The standard specifies the main dimensions, design, safety requirements and testing of lifebuoys.