Safety equipment "helmet" question

[RandY Aveline]

there used to be a snell rating requirement in days gone by!
i was needing a new helmet and went to A.P.B.A. ,com looking for any rules regarding the Snell rating, from what i can see the only rule in S.O MOD or PRO category was a helmet may be ruled unsafe upon inspection and no other statements regarding "Helmets standards" in the general safety rules!

My question is to any referee or safety official Is regarding the Snell ratings if in fact there is one that effects the SO , MOD, or PRO categories is there a rules that i may have missed in the rule book regarding any Snell rating ??

the helmet i bought had no Snell rating however it did have a DOT rating and the a European rating ECE R 22.05 which the shop i got it at claimed that rating met or exceeded any Snell rating any input on this subject would be appreciated as i would hate to arrive and find my helmet was out side the rules

thanks
Randy 23-H

[ZUL8TR]

Helmut specs from APBA

Here is the link to the safety rules. #3 on the list is helmuts

http://www.apba-racing.com/Forms/2011/011GRR-GSR.pdf

Here is a portion of the specs in the APBA safety rules
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3. Helmets and Life Jackets: A driver (and passenger, if any) when operating registered equipment at any time while at a sanctioned regatta, must wear
complete safety equipment, including helmet and life jacket, except where exempt, with the following exception: Helmets may be removed only (1) when the
boat is stopped or operated off-plane at idle speed, and (2) when there are no other race boats operating on plane on the race course or in the vicinity so as to
create a danger, or (3) when the driver’s boat is tethered to a tow boat. The helmet only may be removed by drivers of stalled boats during point-to-point
marathons.
Considering the fact that there is no safest life jacket and helmet that will eliminate all risks, the participants are solely and ultimately responsible for
selecting a suitable helmet and life jacket. Only those considered in good condition may be used.

A. Helmets must meet the specifications set forth by any of the following: Department of Transportation, American National Standards Institute, Inc.,
Snell, or military specification helmet designed for military aircraft — Mil-Spec helmets (CGF LA100, LH050, LH150, LH250; Gentex HGU84P)
and Peltor helmets (Rally Pro Helmet EN ECU 04 or 05) are acceptable.

1) For a participant who is restrained in the cockpit, it is recommended that a majority of the helmet be painted with a fluorescent red, yellow or
orange; or international orange. There is no specified area, but the helmets must be of a bright color so as to be clearly visible in the water.

2) For a participant who races unrestrained in an open cockpit, the upper fifty percent (50%) of the helmet must be a single color of the following:
yellow or orange or international orange or fluorescent red.

3) Half-shell and 3/4 type helmets are not allowed.

B. Life jackets: All racing life jackets must be constructed in compliance with the “APBA Life Jacket Basic Manufacturing Specifications” dated
April 8, 1991. Copies are available from APBA National Headquarters.

1) All racing life jackets must have a permanent affixed (sewn in) manufacturer’s label indicating:
a) The date of manufacture or the date of recertification.
b) The manufacturer’s or recertifier’s company name.
c) The type category (A, A-100, B or C)
“A” For use in an open cockpit and by an unrestrained occupant. Maximum boat speed is less than 100 mph.
“A-100” For use in an open cockpit and by an unrestrained occupant. Maximum boat speed is 100 mph or greater. A-100 may also be used
where A is required.
“B” For use by a restrained occupant of a cockpit, not necessarily employing supplemental life support equipment needing life jacket
accommodations.
“C” For use by a restrained occupant of a cockpit, that employs supplemental life support equipment.
d) Color Requirements: All life jackets shall have at least 70% of the upper surfaces above the waist, both front and back, international orange
or yellow in color.
e) The Drag category is exempt from any color requirements.
f) Every driver shall demonstrate that his life jacket will function properly when requested by the referee.