2.6 The proof of compliance issued by a classification society,
independent testing centre or manufacturer must be recognized by a
government, that is party to the 1974 SOLAS Convention, for the fitting
of such appliances and equipment on board its ships.
2.7 Proof of compliance written in a language other than English or
French, shall be accompanied by an English or French translation.
2.8 Acceptance of the proof of compliance is subject to the same
conditions under which it was originally issued.
2.9 Documentation containing technical details shall support the
proof of compliance and be retained on file by the person or authority
issuing such proof of compliance.
2.10 The Coast Guard may require information necessary to evaluate
whether the appliance or equipment meets these standards.
2.11 Where a label is used as proof of compliance, it must be affixed
to the appliance or equipment.
2.12 The label shall identify the issuing company and indicate that
the item is "designed and manufactured to comply with DOT-TP
3668". The label must be indelible, tamper-proof and affixed in
such a manner as not to be removable except by destruction or defacing.
2.13 Proof of compliance issued under these standards may be
invalidated if evidence shows that such proof was improperly issued or
contains incorrect information.
