Lifebuoy self-activating smoke signals
General requirements
Self-activating smoke signals shall
(a) emit smoke of a highly visible color at a uniform rate for a period of at least 15 minutes when floating in calm water;
(b) not ignite explosively or emit any flame during the entire smoke emission period of the signal;
(c) not be extinguished by water in a seaway;
(d) continue to emit smoke when fully submerged in water for a period of at least 10 Sec.; and,
(e) be capable of withstanding the drop test required by section 5.2.
