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04-09-2004, 11:19 AM
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Well looks like this is the deal:
FEDERAL LAW:
183.540 Hoses: Standards and markings.
(e) Each “USCG Type A1,” “USCG Type A2,” “USCG Type B1,” and “USCG Type
B2” hose must be identified by the manufacturer by a marking on the hose.
(f) Each marking must contain the following information in English:
(1) The statement “USCG Type (insert A1 or A2 or B1 or B2).”
(2) The year in which the hose was manufactured.
(3) The manufacturer’s name or registered trademark.
(g) Each character must be block capital letters and numerals that are at
least one-eighth inch high.
(h) Each marking must be permanent, legible, and on the outside of the
hose at intervals of 12 inches or less.
I don't know if the Coast Guard will ticket you for not meeting this, but insurance companies probably will use it as an out for to not pay if there is a fire related incident.
The bummer is that most hoses probably meet or exceed these specs, but it costs the manufacturer's big money for them to get the hose tested to meet this certification.
FEDERAL LAW:
183.540 Hoses: Standards and markings.
(e) Each “USCG Type A1,” “USCG Type A2,” “USCG Type B1,” and “USCG Type
B2” hose must be identified by the manufacturer by a marking on the hose.
(f) Each marking must contain the following information in English:
(1) The statement “USCG Type (insert A1 or A2 or B1 or B2).”
(2) The year in which the hose was manufactured.
(3) The manufacturer’s name or registered trademark.
(g) Each character must be block capital letters and numerals that are at
least one-eighth inch high.
(h) Each marking must be permanent, legible, and on the outside of the
hose at intervals of 12 inches or less.
I don't know if the Coast Guard will ticket you for not meeting this, but insurance companies probably will use it as an out for to not pay if there is a fire related incident.
The bummer is that most hoses probably meet or exceed these specs, but it costs the manufacturer's big money for them to get the hose tested to meet this certification.
