N.M. Admin. Code § 18.17.3.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 18.17.3.14 - FLOTATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Flotation material shall be extruded polystyrene, expanded polystyrene or a copolymer of polyethylene and polystyrene and shall have a minimum density of 0.9 pounds per cubic foot, and be of consistent quality throughout the float. Beads shall be firmly fused together, and there shall be no voids inside the encasement. Flotation material shall have a water rate absorption of less than 3.0 pounds per cubic foot over seven days when tested by the Hunt absorption test. Other flotation material may be considered if it meets all of the requirements set forth in this section.

B. Flotation material shall be encased in solid polyethylene or a polyurethane type coating, both of which shall be watertight and have a nominal thickness of .125 inches.

C. Drums made of plastic, whether new or recycled, or metal shall not be used for encasements or floats.

D. All floats shall be warranted for a minimum of eight years against sinking, becoming waterlogged, cracking, peeling, fragmenting, or losing beads, and shall not be prone to damage by animals.

E. Floats that are punctured, exposing the foam to erosion or deterioration, shall be replaced immediately.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.17.3.14

18.17.3.14 NMAC - N, 7/1/2002; A, 1/1/2008