NZS 5823:2005

Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and lines

This document has been re-assessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date.

Sets out general and specific requirements for the following types of buoyancy aids for surface water use such as boating and water skiing: coastal lifejackets for use in coastal waters; lifejackets for use in sheltered waters; buoyancy vests; buoyancy aid wet suits; buoyancy garments; rescue buoys; float-off buoyancy aids and specialist lifejackets. Also covers selection of the various buoyancy aids and their care. Sets out requirements for safety harnesses and lines for use by yachtsmen and other boat users. Specifies general design requirements, constructional requirements, test methods and requirements for individual components, together with a performance test and labeling requirements for the finished article.

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Amendment history

NZS 5823:2005 A1 . - incorporated. Published 07/10/2011.

Supersedes

NZS 5823:2001 as of 30/11/2005

Publishing information

Status: CURRENT

Published: 29/05/2005

Pages: 92

Committee: P5823

References

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Standards NZ References:

NZS 5432:1990 (AS 1753-1990)
Webbing for restraining devices for occupants of motor vehicles

Overseas Standards References:

ISO 2411:2000 Rubber - or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of coating adhesion
ISO 9227:1990 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests
BS 3870.1:1991 Stitches and seams. Classification and terminology of stitch types
AS 4142.2:1993: Fibre ropes - Three-strand hawser-laid and eight-strand plaited
ISO 7854:1995 Rubber - or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of resistance to damage by flexing
AS 1789:2003 Electroplated coatings - Zinc on iron or steel
AS 2001.4.E02:2001 Colour fastness to sea water
AS 1753:1990 Webbing for restraining devices for occupants of motor vehicles
ASTM D3574-03 Standard test methods of testing for flexible cellular materials - Slab bonded and moulded urethane foams
AS 1192:2004 Electroplated coatings - Nickel and chromium
BS EN 12373.1:2001 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Anodizing. Method for specifying decorative and protective anodic oxi
AS 4143.1:1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes - Dimensions linear density breaking force and elongation
AS 4142.1:1993: Fibre ropes - Care and safe usage
BS 3146.1:1974 Investment castings in metal. Carbon and low alloy steels
BS EN ISO 2411:2000 Rubber or plastics-coated fabrics. Determination of coating adhesion
ASTM C518-04 Standard test method for steady-state thermal transmission properties by means of the heat flow meter appar
AS 2332:2003 Slide fasteners
AS 2001.2.10:1986 Methods of test for textiles Physical test - Determination of the tear resistance of woven textile fab
AS 2001.4.21 Methods of test for textiles - Colour fastness tests - Method 4.21 Determination of colour fastness to ligh
AS 2001.1:1995 Methods of test for textiles Conditioning procedures
BS 2782.3 Methods of testing plastics. Mechanical properties. Methods 320A to 320F:1976 Tensile strength elongation and
BS 3146.2:1975 Investment castings in metal. Corrosion and heat resisting steels nickel and cobalt base alloys
BS 3424.22:1983 Testing coated fabrics. Method 25. Methods for determination of fusion of PVC coatings and the state of
AS 2259:1996 General requirements for buoyancy aids
BS 3424.12:1996 Testing coated fabrics. Acclerated ageing process
AS 2193:2002 Calibration and classification of force-measuring systems
BS 381C: 1996 Colours for identification coding and special purposes
BS 3424.5:1982 Testing coated fabrics. Methods 7A 7B and 7C. Methods for determination of tear strength (Part 5 is now p
ASTM C177-04 Standard test method for steady-state heat flux measurements and thermal transmission properties by means o
BS EN ISO 4674.1:2003 Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics. Determination of tear resistance. Constant rate of tear method

Other References:

CIE publication 39.2:1983 Recommendations for surface colours for visual signalling
International Maritime Organization Resolution A.658(16) 20 November 1989 Annex Type I and Type II Classification

Citations

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Good Practice Guidelines: Health and Safety at Opencast Mines, Alluvial Mines and Quarries

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 9.4.5

Citation Context:
When using lifejackets they must meet NZS 5823:1999 (sic), NZS 5823:2001, or NZS 5823:2005 – Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and lines – or another national standard substantially complying with the New Zealand standards.

Lake Taupo Navigation Safety Bylaw 2010

Ministry: Department of Internal Affairs
Section: 1.3 Definitions

Citation Context:
Personal flotation device means any serviceable buoyancy aid that is designed to be worn on the body and that is certified by a recognised authority as meeting (a) ... type 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, or 406 in NZ Standard 5823:2005; or (b) a national or an

Lake Taupo Navigation Safety Bylaw 2010

Ministry: Department of Internal Affairs
Section: Schedule 4

Citation Context:
In this rule, buoyancy aid means (a) a buoyancy aid as defined in NZ Standard 5823:1989 or NZ Standard 5823:2001 or NZ Standard 5823:20051; or .... For the purposes of subrules (1) and (6), in the case of a paddle craft, a personal flotation device includ

Maritime Rules Part 42a: Safety Equipment - Lifesaving Appliance Performance Standards

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 42A.19 Non-SOLAS lifejackets

Citation Context:
Any required non-SOLAS lifejacket must meet the requirements of NZS 5823:2005...

Maritime Rules Part 81: Commercial Rafting Operations

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 80B.20 Clothing

Citation Context:
MNZ comment - Rule 80B.20 (a) refers to the personal flotation device used by raft guides. Recognising the diversity of PFDs used by raft guides, a specific type of PFD has not been prescribed. A type 406 specialist PFD, as defined by NZS 5823:2005, cover

Maritime Rules Part 81: Commercial Rafting Operations

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 81.1 Definitions

Citation Context:
type 402 personal flotation device or type 402 means a buoyancy aid that complies with section 402 of the New Zealand standard for buoyancy aids (NZS 5823:2005); type 406 specialist personal flotation device or type 406 means a buoyancy aid that complies

Good Practice Guidelines: Health and Safety at Opencast Mines, Alluvial Mines and Quarries

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 22

Citation Context:
NZS 5823:2005 Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and lines

Maritime Rules Part 81: Commercial Rafting Operations

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 80B.28 Specialist personal flotation devices

Citation Context:
MNZ comment—MNZ acknowledges that NZ Standard 5823:2005 neglects to address manufacturing requirements for a children’s type 406 device. MNZ proposes to amend the rule to provide that children may use fit-for-purpose type 402 PFDs, as also passengers of a

Maritime Rules Part 42a: Safety Equipment - Lifesaving Appliance Performance Standards

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 42A.21 Marine safety harnesses and safety lines

Citation Context:
NZS 5823:2005 is a valid Standard under this clause

Maritime Rules Part 80: Marine Craft Used For Adventure Tourism - Code Of Practice For The Safety Of Jet Boats Operating On Rivers - Revoked

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: Appendix 1-4

Citation Context:
Every person on board the jet boat must be provided with a lifejacket and this is to be worn at all times when the boat is on the water. Suitable children's lifejackets must be provided when children are carried. Lifejackets must comply with NZS 5823:1989, NZS 5823:2001 or NZS 5823:2005 as amended by Standards New Zealand from time to time, but are not required to meet the light retro-reflective tape requirement contained in that standard.

Civil Aviation Rules Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules

Ministry: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
Section: Appendix A.14(b)

Citation Context:
A life preserver must meet the requirements of - (1) for inflatable life preservers - ...(iii) New Zealand Standard NZ 5823; and...

Maritime Rules Part 91: Navigation Safety Rules - Advisory Circular 91-2: 1 September 2012

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: Various places

Citation Context:
NZS 5823 (all editions) are mentioned in various places throughout this Advisory Circular.

Queenstown Lakes District Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2009

Ministry: Queenstown Lakes District Council
Section: Definitions

Citation Context:
Defines Lifejacket as a personal flotation device that meets NZ Standard NZS 5823:2005 or...

Maritime Rules Part 82: Commercial Jet Boat Operations - River

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 82

Citation Context:
Type 401 personal flotation device or type 401 means a buoyancy aid that complies with section 401 of the New Zealand standard for buoyancy aids (NZS 5823:2005): Type 402 personal flotation device or type 402 means a buoyancy aid that complies with section 402 of the New Zealand standard for buoyancy aids (NZS 5823:2005): Type 406 specialist personal flotation device or type 406 means a buoyancy aid that complies with section 406 of the New Zealand standard for buoyancy aids (NZS 5823:2005).

Maritime Rules Part 91: Navigation Safety Rules

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 91.4(4)(a)

Citation Context:
Amendment 2 to this Rule includes NZS 5823:2005 as an acceptable Standard in some situations

Maritime Rules Part 91: Navigation Safety Rules

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 3(2)

Citation Context:
Amends the principle Rule by including NZS 5823:2005 as an acceptable Standard in some situations.

Maritime Rules Part 91: Navigation Safety Rules

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 91.2 Definitions

Citation Context:
Personal flotation device means any serviceable buoyancy aid that is designed to be worn on the body and that is certified by a recognised authority as meeting - (a) ...type 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, or 406 in NZ Standard 5823:2005... ...or (b) a nationa

Maritime Rules Part 42a: Safety Equipment - Lifesaving Appliance Performance Standards

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 42A.20 Buoyancy vests

Citation Context:
NZS 5823:2005 is a valid Standard under this clause

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