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1、Subjects 1123 (1175, 1177, 1180, 1191, 1197, 1517) (In reply, refer to Subject 1123) 12 Laboratory Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 April 15, 2003 TO:Standards Technical Panel (STP) for Personal Flotation Devices Subscribers to ULs Standards Service for Marine Buoyant Devices, UL 1123; Buoyant
2、 Cushions, UL 1175; Buoyant Vests, UL 1177; Fully Infl atable Recreational Personal Flotation Devices, UL 1180; Components for Personal Flotation Devices, UL 1191; Immersion Suits, UL 1197; Hybrid Personal Flotation Devices, UL 1517; and Public Review Participants SUBJECT:Comments and Substantive Ch
3、anges received on the ANSI Canvass of Proposed Requirements for the Sixth Edition of the Standard for Marine Buoyant Devices, UL 1123; and Request for Comments on Proposed Requirements for the Sixth Edition of the Standard for Marine Buoyant Devices, UL 1123; and theFirst Edition of the Standard for
4、 Fully Infl atable Recreational PFDs, UL 1180; PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATES SUMMARY OF TOPICS This bulletin contains proposals for the following changes in requirements: Revisions to the UL 1123 Work Vest Proposal. This amended proposal (#001123007) which addresses snagging provides the latest revision
5、for review and balloting. Revisions to the UL 1123 Tensile Test (#011123004) to clarify test procedures for evaluating devices incorporating zippers and with side adjustment systems. Revisions to the UL 1123 Post Donning Ease of Adjustment Test (#011123005) to clarify testing procedures for inherent
6、ly buoyant devices. Revisions to the UL 1180 Rearming Kit (#031180003) to establish different requirements for fully infl atable PFDs that use automatic signaling infl ators that require only a charged CO2 cylinder for rearming. STP BALLOTS AND COMMENTS DUE: May 30, 2003 INSTRUCTIONS STP Members: Th
7、e attached comment matrix in Appendix A provides the comment dispositions from the ballot of the Work Vest proposal which was included in the meeting report dated February 22, 2002. The ballots were due to the Secretary by March 20, 2002. The matrix contains all of the comments that were Copyright U
8、nderwriters Laboratories Inc. Provided by IHS under license with ULLicensee=North Carolina State University/5618801100 Not for Resale, 10/16/2006 02:19:39 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- received on the Work Vest proposal. The dispositions noted in the comme
9、nt matrix were determined from discussions between the commenter and the Work Vest working group members. The effective dates are the same as stated in the meeting report dated February 22, 2002 unless noted otherwise. The amended proposal is included in Appendix B. A ballot for the amended Work Ves
10、t proposal is included in Appendix G. In regard to the new UL 1123 and UL 1180 proposals in Appendix C and D respectively, if you are a voting member of the STP, complete the attached ballot(s) with your vote on the proposals. Ballots for the proposed requirements for UL 1123 and UL 1180 are found i
11、n Appendix G. Please note that all negative ballots must be accompanied by supporting written reasons, and where possible, proposals for a solution of the problem raised. STP BALLOTS AND ALL COMMENTS DUE: MAY 30, 2003 Subscribers and other interested parties: The attached comment matrix in Appendix
12、A provides the comment dispositions from the ballot of the Work Vest proposal which was included in the meeting report dated February 22, 2002. The matrix contains all of the comments that were received on the Work Vest proposal. The effective date is the same as stated in the meeting report dated F
13、ebruary 22, 2002 unless noted otherwise. If you have additional information that may infl uence the disposition noted in Appendix A, you may submit your comments by May 30, 2003. In regard to the proposals in Appendix C and D, if you are a subscriber or other interested party, you are requested to s
14、end comments on the proposed requirement(s), impact statement(s), and proposed effective date(s) to the STP Secretary. The STP member ballot should not be used to submit your comments. All involved: Anyone who has submitted an objection has the right to appeal this action on a procedural basis throu
15、gh ULs Appeals Process. If you wish to appeal, please respond by May 19, 2003. Guidelines on how to register an appeal can be obtained on http:/ or by contacting the STP Secretary. Comments should be made in writing and may be sent by fax to 919-547-6180 or by mail to the attention of Betty McKay at
16、 ULs RTP office. Comments may also be sent via E-mail to Betty.C.McK. Please reference all correspondence to Subject 1123. Note all comments received are public and may be circulated to others. If you respond by fax or E-mail, please include your full name and company name and address to ensure a re
17、ply. List of Appendices: Attached in Appendix A is the disposition table for the comments received on the Work Vest proposal that was included in the February 22, 2002 meeting report. Attached in Appendix B is the UL 1123 Work Vest proposal that has been amended in light of the comments received and
18、 the disposition determined by the submitter of the comments and the Work Vest working group. Attached as Appendix C for your review and comment are proposed requirements for UL 1123. APRIL 15, 2003SUBJECT 1123-2- Copyright Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Provided by IHS under license with ULLicensee
19、=North Carolina State University/5618801100 Not for Resale, 10/16/2006 02:19:39 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- Attached as Appendix D for your review and comment are proposed requirements for UL 1180. Attached as Appendix E for your review and comment are U
20、Ls certifi cation impact statements and proposed effective dates. Attached as Appendix F are the ballot instructions for STP members. Attached as Appendix G are the STP ballots. Questions regarding interpretation of requirements should be directed to the responsible UL staff. Please see Appendix H o
21、f this bulletin regarding designated responsibility for the subject product categories. Please note that proposed requirements are of a tentative and early nature and are for review and comment only. Current requirements are to be used to judge a product until these requirements are published in fi
22、nal form. PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSALS UL requests your assistance in identifying other products or industries that might be affected by the proposed requirements contained in this bulletin. UL suggests that all suppliers or customers for these products and industries be made aw
23、are of these proposed requirements prior to their proposed effective date. Also, please forward your suggestions to the STP Secretary so that these products and industries may be identifi ed in future bulletins. UL appreciates the time and effort you have put forth to review this standard, and look
24、forward to your continued participation in this UL/ANSI standard activity. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. Betty McKay Secretary for STP 1123 Standards Department Research Triangle Park Division Phone: (919) 549-1896 Fax: (919) 547-6180 E-mail: Betty.C.McK http:/ REVIEWED BY: Daniel P. Ryan Chair for
25、 STP 1123 Global Standards Phone: (919) 549-1658 Email: Daniel.P.R Copyright 2003 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. SR: SB bul-20030314 APRIL 15, 2003SUBJECT 1123-3- Copyright Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Provided by IHS under license with ULLicensee=North Carolina State University/5618801100 Not for
26、 Resale, 10/16/2006 02:19:39 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- APPENDIX A COMMENTS MATRIX The Table below provides the comment dispositions from the Ballot of BSR/UL 1123, Work Vest proposal dated February 22, 2002. The Standard for Marine Buoyant Devices. STP
27、 Secretary: Betty McKay STP Chair: Dan Ryan The columns in the comment resolution matrix can be defi ned as follows: Comment SubmitterName of person who submitted comment. Para. # / Text Ref. Indicates the specifi c reference for the comment CommentThis comment matrix presents a summary of the comme
28、nt and the suggested wording of proposals. Action The action, such as accepted or disagree, and the justifi cation for the action, if needed. DispositionThe disposition such as resolved or unresolved. APRIL 15, 2003SUBJECT 1123-A1- Copyright Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Provided by IHS under licen
29、se with ULLicensee=North Carolina State University/5618801100 Not for Resale, 10/16/2006 02:19:39 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- Subject or Topic: UL 1123 Work Vest Proposal Comment SubmitterParagraph / Text Reference Comment or Comment SummaryAction/Dispos
30、ition Markle/LantzSB 6.1In the proposed revised paragraph SB6.1, we do not agree with deleting all reference to universal sizing of work vests. Whereas we have accepted a limited number of sizes in addition to the universal size devices, and even more sizes for specialized designs (work suits), ther
31、e is a need to differentiate the sized vs. universal size devices fro the user if the universal guideline is not followed. In addition, when a device is not a universal size our policy in the past has been to have an additional marking on the outside of the work vest to identify the specifi c size.
32、We suggest that the wording be retained with a clarifi cation and add an exception to the universal size as follows: SB6.1 A device shall be constructed for use by persons weighing more that 90 pounds (41 kg) and shall be universal size (fi ts chest sizes 32 to 50 inches (810127 cm).Exception: A dev
33、ice may be designed to fi t alternate chest sixes provided the size and chest range that the device was tested for, is marked on the approval label and the size is marked in letters not less the 0.5 inch (12.5 mm) on the front panel of the work vest with the marking required by SB17.1.2.Rationale: T
34、his will be consistent with the sizing of the standard work vest and will accommodate the alternate sizes that have been approved as well as future exceptions. The Work Vest working group agrees with the comment and the proposal has been changed accordingly. Markle/LantzSB 17.1.2Section SB17.1.2 als
35、o needs an exception added to accommodate dual labeling to Type III/V PFD. SB17.1.2 Each device shall be marked, on front panel, with WORK VEST ONLY in letters not less than 1 inch (25 mm) high.Exception: A device that is dual labeled as a Type III/V may additionally be marked, on a front panelON ME
36、RCHANT VESSELSin letters not less than 0.5 inch (12.5 mm). Rationale: This will be consistent with the markings that we are currently using for dual labeled devices, The Work Vest working group agrees with the comment and the proposal has been changed accordingly. Markle/LantzFigure SB 17.1The WARNI
37、NGS in Figure SB17.1 are not aligned, the left margin should be indented to align with paragraph above it and the bullets need to be left justifi ed. Rationale: The fi gure should represent what we want the PFD manufacturers to use on the PFD label. The Work Vest working group agrees with the commen
38、t and the proposal has been changed accordingly. APRIL 15, 2003SUBJECT 1123-A2- Copyright Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Provided by IHS under license with ULLicensee=North Carolina State University/5618801100 Not for Resale, 10/16/2006 02:19:39 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without lic
39、ense from IHS -,-,- APPENDIX B PROPOSED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SIXTH EDITION OF THE STANDARD FOR MARINE BUOYANT DEVICES, UL 1123, AS REFERENCED IN COMMENT MATRIX CHART. For your convenience in review, proposed additions to the previously proposed requirements are shown bold and underlined and proposed
40、 deletions are shown boldand lined-out. Proposed new requirements are identifi ed by (NEW). In the case of extensively revised paragraphs, the original text is identifi ed by (CURRENT) and is lined-out, followed by the proposed text identifi ed by (PROPOSED). A paragraph that is proposed to be delet
41、ed is identifi ed by (DELETED) and is shown lined-out. B1. WORK VEST PROPOSAL - UL 1123 (#001123007) SUBMITTED BY: WORK VEST WORKING GROUP PROPOSAL (NEW) SB5.4 The excess webbing length shall be less than 4 inches (101.6 mm) when measured from the body of the device at the last point of securement (
42、e.g. plastic belt keeper, belt loop, stitch, hardware, etc.) to the furthest endpoint of the webbing per the manufacturers donning instructions. (PROPOSED) SB6.1 A device shall be constructed for use by persons weighing more than 90 pounds (41 kg) and shall be universal size (fi t chest sizes 32 to
43、50 inches (81-127 cm). Exception: A device may be designed to fi t alternate chest sizes provided the size and chest range that the device was tested for is marked on the approval label and the size is marked in letters not less the 0.5 inch (12.5 mm) on the front panel of the work vest with the mar
44、king required by SB17.1.2. (NEW) SB7.3 The test participant is then to be given the instructions, This vest will be used around machinery. The loose ends of the webbing straps need to be secured to prevent becoming entangled in machinery. Read the manufacturers donning instructions to secure loose s
45、traps. The test participant is not timed. A candidate device shall comply with the requirements in SB5.4 with no more than 10 percent of the test participants being unsuccessful. When more than 10 percent of the test participants are unsuccessful, one of the following shall apply: a) a. Increase the
46、 number of test participants until the candidate device achieves a 90 percent success rate, or b) b. A revised set of manufacturers donning instructions is provided with all tests repeated (NEW) SB8.2 A candidate device shall comply with the requirements in SB5.4 following the tests specifi ed in SB
47、8. When the test participant is unsuccessful, a revised set of manufacturers donning instructions is required and the test shall be repeated using a new test participant. (CURRENT) APRIL 15, 2003SUBJECT 1123-B1- Copyright Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Provided by IHS under license with ULLicensee=N
48、orth Carolina State University/5618801100 Not for Resale, 10/16/2006 02:19:39 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- SB17.1.1 Each Type V work vest shall be marked with the following: (a) Type V PFD. (b) APPROVED FOR USE ON MERCHANT VESSELS AS A WORK VEST. (c) Inspected and tested in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. (d) This vest is fi lled with _, which will not be harmed by repeated wetting. Hang up and dry thoroughly when vest is wet. _ buoyant