Section 281.1105. Markers; size, shape, material, and construction.

(1) The size, shape, material, and construction of all markers, both fixed and floating, shall be such as to be observable under normal conditions of visibility at a distance whereby  the  significance  of   the marker or aid will be  recognizable  before the  observer  proceeds   into danger.

(2)   All buoys, except mooring buoys and fish net or other fishing  device buoys, shall be not less than 6 inches in diameter and shall have an exposure of not less than 36 inches extending above the water line of  the buoy.

(3)    Mooring buoys shall be not less than 12 inches in diameter and shall have an exposure of not less than 18 inches extending above the water line of the buoy.

(4)   Buoys of dimensions other than specified   by  these  rules  may  be authorized by the director or his authorized   representative  to   meet unusual conditions.

(5)   All buoys shall be ballasted so that they will float upright without assistance from the anchor or anchor line.

History: 1979 AC.