§ 161.013-11 — -11 Prototype Test

(a) Each manufacturer must test a prototype light identical to the lights to be certified prior to the labeling required by § 161.013-13.

(b) If the prototype light fails to meet any of the general performance requirements of § 161.013-3 the lights must not be certified under this subpart.

(c) Each manufacturer must:

(1) Forward the test results within 30 days to the Commandant (CG-ENG) according to § 159.005-1 of this subchapter; and

(2) Retain records of the test results for at least 5 years, or as long as the light is manufactured and certified, whichever is longer.