N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 448.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 18, May 1, 2024

Section 448.8 - Diver regulations and use of diver flags

(a) A diver's flag shall be flown when any individual is diving alone or in the company of others.

(b)

(1) The diver's flag shall be red, square or rectangular in shape, of a minimum of at least 12 inches long by 12 inches wide with a white diagonal stripe of exactly three inches wide.

(2) The diver's flag shall be a rigid replica of the international code flag "A" not less than one meter in height that is visible all around.

(c) The flag shall be so constructed or of such material as to maintain an altitude perpendicular to the mast in light wind conditions to provide optimum visibility.

(d) All divers are required to surface within 100 feet of the marker.

(e) All boats shall remain at least 100 feet from the flag in all directions.

(f) All diver's flags used shall be positioned on a boat or float so as to fly at about two feet above the surface of the water.

(g) All divers when diving alone shall be attached to the flag or float by an easily removed or easily broken line so that when they are swimming beneath the water, the float and flag will accompany them.

(h) A diver need not be attached to a flag or float when he is assisted by surface personnel in a vessel.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 448.8