46 C.F.R. § 131.550

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 131.550 - Maintenance of falls
(a) Each fall used with a launching appliance must be turned end for end at intervals of not more than 30 months.
(b) Each fall used with a launching appliance must be renewed either when necessary because of deterioration or after the passage of not more than 5 years, whichever occurs earlier.
(c) Each fall used with a launching appliance must have a corrosion-resistant tag permanently marked with-
(1) The date the new fall was installed; and
(2) The last date, if any, the fall was turned end for end.

46 C.F.R. § 131.550