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5.2.10. Hand Flares

                                                                                         

The hand flare shall

a)     be packed in a water-resistant casing

b)     have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the use of the hand flare

c)     have a self  ignition

d)     not  cause discomfort to the person holding the casing

e)     burn with a bright red colour

f)      burn uniformly with an average luminous intensity of not less than 15,000 candles

g)    have a burning period of not less than 1 min

h)   continue to burn after having been immersed for a period of 10s under 100 mm of water.