I.S. EN 14144:2003
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LIFEBUOYS - REQUIREMENTS, TESTS
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English
01-01-2003
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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
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