Annex – Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code
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Annex – Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

 This document has been consolidated into LSA Code

CHAPTER VI LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES

6.1 Launching and embarkation appliances

1 Paragraphs 6.1.1.5 and 6.1.1.6 are replaced with the following:
  • "6.1.1.5 The launching appliance and its attachments other than winches shall be of sufficient strength to withstand a factory static proof load test of not less than 2.2 times the maximum working load.

  • 6.1.1.6 Structural members and all blocks, falls, padeyes, links, fastenings and all other fittings used in connection with launching equipment shall be designed with a factor of safety on the basis of the maximum working load assigned and the ultimate strengths of the materials used for construction. A minimum factor of safety of 4.5 shall be applied to all structural members including winch structural components and a minimum factor of safety of 6 shall be applied to falls, suspension chains, links and blocks."


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