UL 1191
Standards for Components for Personal Flotation Devices
Published by UL Standards & Engagement (UL)
The CFR incorporates UL 1191 by reference, which makes the edition it names part of the regulation. The CFR requires the edition it names, which may not be the newest. To enforce any other edition, the agency must publish the change in the Federal Register.
The 3 editions the CFR requires
Different parts name different editions; each applies where its part says so. Newest first.
UL 1191, May 16, 1995
As the CFR lists it: “UL 1191, Standards for Components for Personal Flotation Devices, May 16, 1995”
UL 1191, November 11, 1984
As the CFR lists it: “UL 1191, “Components for Personal Flotation Devices”, November 11, 1984”
UL 1191, First Edition, as revised March 29, 1977
As the CFR lists it: “UL 1191, Standard for Components for Personal Flotation Devices, First Edition, as revised March 29, 1977”
- Listed in 46 CFR 160.171-3(d)(1); required by46 CFR 160.171-17
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