{"data":{"id":"us/46-cfr-160.176-11","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"46 CFR 160.176-11","heading":"-11 Performance.","body":"(a) General. Each inflatable lifejacket must be able to pass the tests in § 160.176-13 of this part.\n(b) Snag Hazard. The lifejacket must not present a snag hazard when properly worn.\n(c) Chamber Attachment. Each inflation chamber on or inside an inflatable lifejacket must not be able to be moved to a position that-\n(1) Prevents full inflation; or\n(2) Allows inflation in a location other than in its intended location.\n(d) Comfort. The lifejacket must not cause significant discomfort to the wearer during and after inflation.","path":["Title 46—Shipping","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER Q—EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MATERIALS: SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL","PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT","Subpart 160.176—Inflatable Lifejackets"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-46.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:22Z","sha256":"d9537c459fbb85bebf693419a3c4662ff7dcdd7c1803e71728f3c161723d289d","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/46-cfr-160.176-9","next":"us/46-cfr-160.176-13"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}