1.1 本指南涵盖了水上救生衣/PFD（个人漂浮装置）的最低性能和安全要求。 1.2 鉴于此类PFD的许多广泛和多样的应用，包括了许多选项。 1.3 本标准并非旨在解决与其使用相关的所有安全问题（如有）。本标准的用户有责任在使用前制定适当的安全、健康和环境实践，并确定监管限制的适用性。 1.4 本国际标准是根据世界贸易组织技术性贸易壁垒（TBT）委员会发布的《关于制定国际标准、指南和建议的原则的决定》中确立的国际公认标准化原则制定的。 ====意义和用途====== 4.1 本指南适用于所有水上救援情况。水的状况、天气状况和救援人员的大小将决定使用何种PFD。 4.2 本指南将帮助政府机构；州、地方或区域组织；消防部门；救援队；以及其他负责采购和装备应对水紧急情况的人员的人员。 4.3 本指南建立了水上救援PFD的性能、规格、采购和验收测试中应考虑的标准。

1.1 This guide covers the minimum performance and safety requirements of a water rescue lifejacket/PFD (Personal Flotation Device). 1.2 In recognition of many broad and varied applications of such PFD's, many options are included. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. ====== Significance And Use ====== 4.1 This guide is applicable to all water rescue situations. The water situation, weather situation, and size of rescuer, will dictate what type of PFD to utilize. 4.2 This guide will assist government agencies; state, local, or regional organizations; fire departments; rescue teams; and others who are responsible for purchasing and equipping personnel who respond to water emergencies. 4.3 This guide establishes criteria that shall be considered in the performance, specification, purchase, and acceptance testing of a water rescue PFD.