Inflatable lifejackets: UK21/L006

Adopted EU recommendation LSA-013. UK approved recommendation on the approval of inflatable lifejackets.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
18 July 2023
Category:
Life-saving appliances
Year adopted:
2021
Reference number:
UK21/L006
Keyword:
LSA-013

Question

Can an inflatable lifejacket receive UK approval if the two compartments do not inflate automatically?

Recommendation

No, all compartments shall inflate automatically on immersion in accordance with the Life Saving Appliances (LSA) Code 2.2.2.

References

바카라 사이트§ Life Saving Appliances Code

바카라 사이트§ MSN 1874 as amended

바카라 사이트§ as amended

Items affected:

바카라 사이트§ UK/1.4, Lifejackets

More information

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 2/21
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG

Telephone: +44 (0) 203 817 2000

Email: MEQA@mcga.gov.uk

Website: www.gov.uk/mca

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Published 18 July 2023
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