Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

TRADE PRACTICES (CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD -- CORDED INTERNAL WINDOW COVERINGS) REGULATIONS 2010 - REG 9

    The installation instructions mentioned in paragraph 6   (1)   (c) must include:

  (a)   a statement that, 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 220   mm or longer at a height of less than 1   600   mm above floor level; and

  (b)   practical suggestions on how to install the corded internal window covering to ensure compliance with paragraph (a), including:

  (i)   a statement that a cord guide may be installed lower than 1   600   mm above floor level if the cord is sufficiently secured or tensioned to prevent a loop 220   mm or longer from being formed; and

  (ii)   a statement that if a cord guide is installed lower than 1   600   mm above floor level it must be designed to prevent a child from being able to remove the cord; and

  (iii)   a statement that if a cleat is used to secure the cord it must be at least 1   600   mm above floor level because a child is capable of unwinding a cord from a cleat.

Notes to the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard -- Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010

Note 1

The Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard -- Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010 (in force under the Trade Practices Act 1974 ) as shown in this compilation comprise Select Legislative Instrument 2010 No.   212 amended as indicated in the Tables below.

Table of Instruments

Table of Amendments