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NZS 5823:2005

Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and lines

Sets out general and specific requirements for the following types of buoyancy aids for surface water use such as boating and water skiing: coastal lifejackets for use in coastal waters; lifejackets for use in sheltered waters; buoyancy vests; buoyancy aid wet suits; buoyancy garments; rescue buoys; float-off buoyancy aids and specialist lifejackets. Also covers selection of the various buoyancy aids and their care. Sets out requirements for safety harnesses and lines for use by yachtsmen and other boat users. Specifies general design requirements, constructional requirements, test methods and requirements for individual components, together with a performance test and labeling requirements for the finished article.

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Standards NZ References:

• 5432:1990(NZS)

Non Standards NZ References:

• AS 1192:2004 Electroplated coatings - Nickel and chromium


• AS 1753:1990 Webbing for restraining devices for occupants of motor vehicles


• AS 1789:2003 Electroplated coatings - Zinc on iron or steel


• AS 2001.1:1995 Methods of test for textiles Conditioning procedures


• AS 2001.2.10:1986 Methods of test for textiles Physical test - Determination of the tear resistance of woven textile fabrics by the wing-rip method


• AS 2001.4.21 Methods of test for textiles - Colour fastness tests - Method 4.21 Determination of colour fastness to light using an artificial light source (mercury vapour, tungsten filament, internally phosphor-coated lamp)


• AS 2001.4.E02:2001 Colour fastness to sea water


• AS 2193:2002 Calibration and classification of force-measuring systems


• AS 2259:1996 General requirements for buoyancy aids


• AS 2332:2003 Slide fasteners


• AS 4142.1:1993: Fibre ropes - Care and safe usage


• AS 4142.2:1993: Fibre ropes - Three-strand hawser-laid and eight-strand plaited


• AS 4143.1:1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes - Dimensions, linear density, breaking force and elongation


• ASTM C177-04 Standard test method for steady-state heat flux measurements and thermal transmission properties by means of the guarded-hot-plate apparatus


• ASTM C518-04 Standard test method for steady-state thermal transmission properties by means of the heat flow meter apparatus


• ASTM D3574-03 Standard test methods of testing for flexible cellular materials - Slab, bonded, and moulded urethane foams - Test F - Tear resistance test


• BS 2782.3 Methods of testing plastics. Mechanical properties. Methods 320A to 320F:1976 Tensile strength, elongation and elastic modulus (under review)


• BS 3146.1:1974 Investment castings in metal. Carbon and low alloy steels


• BS 3146.2:1975 Investment castings in metal. Corrosion and heat resisting steels, nickel and cobalt base alloys


• BS 3424.12:1996 Testing coated fabrics. Acclerated ageing process


• BS 3424.22:1983 Testing coated fabrics. Method 25. Methods for determination of fusion of PVC coatings and the state of cure of vulcanized rubber coatings


• BS 3424.5:1982 Testing coated fabrics. Methods 7A, 7B and 7C. Methods for determination of tear strength (Part 5 is now partially replaced by BS EN ISO 4674.1:2003 Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics. Determination of tear resistance. Constant rate of tear methods)


• BS 381C: 1996 Colours for identification, coding and special purposes


• BS 3870.1:1991 Stitches and seams. Classification and terminology of stitch types


• BS EN 12373.1:2001 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Anodizing. Method for specifying decorative and protective anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium


• BS EN ISO 2411:2000 Rubber or plastics-coated fabrics. Determination of coating adhesion


• BS EN ISO 4674.1:2003 Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics. Determination of tear resistance. Constant rate of tear methods


• ISO 2411:2000 Rubber - or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of coating adhesion


• ISO 7854:1995 Rubber - or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of resistance to damage by flexing


• ISO 9227:1990 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests

NZ Act/Regulation References:

• MARINE RULES: PART 21 - SAFE SHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


• MARINE RULES: PART 40A - DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT - PASSENGER SHIPS WHICH ARE NOT SOLAS SHIPS


• Marine Rules: Part 40C – Design, Construction and Equipment – Non-Passenger Ships that are not Solas Ships Consultation Details


• Marine Rules: Part 40D - Design, Construction And Equipment – Fishing Ships


• MARINE RULES: PART 42A SAFETY EQUIPMENT - LIFESAVING APPLIANCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS


• MARINE RULES: PART 51 - CREW ACCOMMODATION


• MARINE RULES: PART 80 MARINE CRAFT USED FOR ADVENTURE TOURISM - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SAFETY OF JET BOATS OPERATING ON RIVERS


• MARITIME TRANSPORT ACT 1994

Other References:

• CIE publication 39.2:1983 Recommendations for surface colours for visual signalling


• International Maritime Organization Resolution A.658(16) 20 November 1989, Annex, Type I and Type II Classification

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