StacksVerified U.S. regulatory reference

46 CFR §163.003-25

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  1. (a)Each pilot ladder step manufactured under Coast Guard approval must be branded or otherwise permanently and legibly marked on the bottom with—
    1. (1)The name of the manufacturer;
    2. (2)The manufacturer's brand or model designation;
    3. (3)The lot number or date of manufacture; and
    4. (4)The Coast Guard approval number.
  2. (b)In addition to the markings required under paragraph (a) of this section each step sold as a replacement step must be branded or otherwise permanently and legibly marked with the words “REPLACEMENT STEP ONLY.”