2 Colo. Code Regs. § 405-3-306
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 2 CCR 405-3-306 - VESSEL LOADING CAPACITY1. No river outfitter, guide, or trip leader shall operate, or provide for the operation of any vessel which is overloaded, taking into consideration rated capacities, weather, type of construction, river conditions, weight and bulk of gear/load and any other existing conditions, except as may be required in emergency situations.2. No river outfitter, guide, or trip leader shall operate, or provide for the operation of any inflatable raft which carries more than the maximum allowable number of individuals, including the river outfitter, guide or trip leader, as specified by the following formula:a. The maximum allowable number of individuals/inflatable raft = [(length of vessel, rounded to the nearest foot)÷ (2)] + 2 + 1 guide.b. The length of a vessel is a straight-line measurement from the foremost part of the bow to the aftmost part of the stern, measuring parallel to the centerline. The length shall exclude sheer and any attachment or fittings on either the bow or stern.c. The maximum allowable number of individuals calculated by this formula is acceptable only for normal river conditions. The circumstances described in # 306-1 must be considered in calculating a prudent passenger load.37 CR 15, August 10, 2014, effective 9/1/201437 CR 19, October 10, 2014, effective 11/1/201439 CR 07, April 10, 2016, effective 5/1/201640 CR 13, July 10, 2017, effective 8/1/201743 CR 15, August 10, 2020, effective 9/1/202045 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 1/1/2023