This part of ISO 12402 specifies the safety requirements for buoyancy aids with a buoyancy of not less than
50 N used in sheltered waters with help and rescue close at hand under such circumstances where more
bulky or buoyant devices can impair the user’s activity. It applies to buoyancy aids used by adults or children.
This part of ISO 12402 is not applicable to one-piece suits.
BS EN ISO 12402-5:2006+A1:2010 history
2020BS EN ISO 12402-5:2020 Personal flotation devices - Buoyancy aids (level 50). Safety requirements