46 CFR §160.072-3
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- (a)Each flag must:
- (1)Be a square or rectangle at least 90 cm (36 inches) wide and at least 90 cm (36 inches) long. If the flag is a rectangle, the shorter side cannot be less than 2/3 the length of the longer side;
- (2)Have no less than 70% of the total area colored a bright red-orange color;
- (3)Display a black disc and a black square on the red-orange background on both sides arranged as follows:
- (i)The diameter of the disc and the length of one side of the square shall be equal, and shall each be 1/3 of the length of the longest side of the flag, or 30 cm (12 inches), whichever is greater.
- (ii)The disc and square must be centered on one axis of the flag parallel to the longest side of the flag as shown in Figure 160.072-3. If the flag is a square, the axis may be parallel to any side.
- (iii)The disc and square shall be separated by a distance of 1/6 the length of the longest side of the flag or 15 cm (6 inches), whichever is greater.
- (4)Be capable of passing the accelerated weathering test of § 160.072-5;
- (5)Have reinforced corners, each with a grommet; and,
- (6)Be packaged with 4 pieces of line, with a tensile strength of at least 225 N (Newtons) (50 lbs) no less than 30 cm (12 inches) long, capable of passing through the grommets freely.
- (b)[Reserved]