UL 1517 PDF

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover wearable buoyant devices having:

1. a) At least one compartment that relies upon inflation by gas or other medium to provide buoyancy, and

2. b) A quantity of inherently buoyant material.

1.2 The hybrid devices covered by this standard are intended for United States Coast Guard (USCG) approval under 46 CFR 160.077 as recreational use devices.

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 1517 dated October 28, 2021 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.