USCG Exam PracticePFD types and stowage requirements
Under 46 CFR §25.25-15, what minimum area of Type I retroreflective material must be attached to the front side of a required wearable PFD on a commercial vessel?
- A. 100 sq. cm (15.5 sq. in.)
- B. 150 sq. cm (23 sq. in.)
- ✓ 200 sq. cm (31 sq. in.)Correct
- D. 400 sq. cm (62 sq. in.)
Why C is correct
46 CFR §25.25-15(b) specifies that each required PFD must have at least 200 sq. cm (31 sq. in.) of Type I retroreflective material on its front side and at least 200 sq. cm on its back side, divided equally between the upper quadrants of each side.
Cited:46 CFR §25.25-15