1 The purpose of this Code is to provide international
standards for life-saving appliances required by chapter III of the International Convention for the Safety
of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974.
2 On or after 1 July 1998, the requirements of
this Code will be mandatory under the International Convention for
the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended. Any future amendment
to the Code will be adopted and brought into force in accordance with
the procedure laid down in Article
Vlll of that Convention.