The following definitions apply to this subpart:

Commandant means the Chief of the Lifesaving and Fire Safety Standards Division. Address: Commandant (CG-ENG-4), Attn: Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593-7509; email [email protected].

First quality workmanship means construction that is free from any defect materially affecting appearance or serviceability.

Inspector means a recognized laboratory representative assigned to perform, supervise, or oversee the duties described in § 160.255-15 or any Coast Guard representative performing duties related to the approval.

Recognized laboratory means an independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant in accordance with 46 CFR subpart 159.010, with a valid memorandum of understanding in accordance with 46 CFR 159.010-7.