8Condition on sale of corded internal window coverings

8 Condition on sale of corded internal window coverings

(1)  A person must not sell a corded internal window covering unless it –

(a) is designed so that any exposed looped bead chain, looped cord or other flexible looped device cannot extend to within 1 600 millimetres above the base of the covering when the covering is fully lowered; and

(b) carries the label and tags required by clause 9 ; and

(c) is accompanied by written information that –

(i) explains how to install the covering; and

(ii) explains how to install any safety device the covering has and how the safety device is designed to function; and

(iii) repeats the warning referred to in clause 9(1)(a) .

(2)  Subclause (1)(a) does not apply if the exposed looped bead chain, looped cord or other flexible looped device –

(a) is incapable of forming a loop with a circumference of more than 300 millimetres; or

(b) has a tension device that complies with clause 6.5.4 of ANSI A100; or

(c) has an approved cord release device.

(3)  Subclause (1)(c) does not apply to a corded internal window covering that is custom-made for installation by a person in the business of installing internal window coverings.