CHILDREN’S SAFETY REGULATIONS
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To avoid creating a possible strangulation hazard for children, the corded internal window covering must be installed in such a way that a
loose cord cannot form a loop 220mm or longer at a height of less than 1,600mm above floor level.
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A cord guide may be installed lower than 1,600mm above floor level if the cord is sufficiently secured or tensioned to prevent a loop.
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If a cord guide is installed lower than 1,600 above floor level it must be designed to prevent a child from being able to remove the cord.
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If a cleat is used to secure the cord it must be at least 1,600mm above floor level because a child is capable of unwinding a cord from a
cleat.
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A label must be attached to the corded window covering
containing the name and the contact details of the company or person
responsible for the installation.
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You also must ensure that any warning label or swing tag supplied with the corded window covering remains attached to the cord.
CHILDREN’S SAFETY REGULATIONS
:
⬧
To avoid creating a possible strangulation hazard for children, the corded internal window covering must be installed in such a way that a
loose cord cannot form a loop 220mm or longer at a height of less than 1,600mm above floor level.
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No part of a cord guide may be installed lower then 1,600mm above floor level unless, the cord guide will remain firmly attached to a wall
or structure specified in the installation instructions when subjected to tension force of 70 N applied in any direction for 10 seconds and the
cord is sufficiently secured or tensioned to prevent the formation of a loop 200mm or longer.
⬧
If a cord guide is installed lower than 1,600 above floor level it must be designed to prevent a child from being able to remove the cord.
⬧
If a cleat is used to secure the cord it must be at least 1,600mm above floor level because a child is capable of unwinding a cord from a
cleat.
⬧
The person installing a corded internal window covering must attach a label to the corded window covering containing the
name and contact details of the person or company responsible for the installation.
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They also must ensure that any warning label or swing tag supplied with the corded window covering remains attached to the
cord.
