Landlords must ensure that all corded window coverings are installed and maintained according to strict safety regulations to prevent strangulation risks.
Blinds may not always be correctly installed. A 2016 ACCC survey of display homes found that only 10% would comply if sold with their existing window coverings. A compliance expert should check all installations.
Legally, landlords must keep rental properties safe, including ensuring corded window coverings meet the Competition and Consumer (Corded Internal Window Coverings) Safety Standard 2014. Agents may also be responsible for informing landlords and ensuring compliance.
The Safety Standard 2014 requires:
Installation must follow the packaging instructions.
No cord guide or loose cord should hang below 1600mm unless securely attached and unable to form a loop of 220mm or more.
The installer must attach a label with their name and contact details, and all warning labels must remain attached.
The Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard – Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010 also regulate packaging, labeling, and supply.
Ssfety First Smoke Alarm Service offers an annual corded blinds service to ensure compliance with these regulations.
For more detailed information see the Safety Standard 2014.
In addition, the packaging, labelling and supply of corded window coverings is regulated by the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard – Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010.
https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-warns-of-dangers-of-loose-blind-and-curtain-cords
Blind Corded Safety
Blind Corded Safety
Blind Corded Safety
Safety First Smoke Alarm Service ensures blinds, window coverings, and fittings are securely installed and labeled in compliance with mandatory safety standards and state regulations.
Safety First Smoke Alarm Service ensures blinds, window coverings, and fittings are securely installed and labeled in compliance with mandatory safety standards and state regulations.
Safety First Smoke Alarm Service ensures blinds, window coverings, and fittings are securely installed and labeled in compliance with mandatory safety standards and state regulations.
What are the risks associated with corded window coverings?
What are the risks associated with corded window coverings?
On average, one to two Australian children tragically die each year as a result of non-compliant blind cords. To try to prevent these needless deaths, mandatory safety standards attach to any window covering fitted since 2010 have been in force since 2015.
Each year, an average of one to two Australian children lose their lives due to non-compliant blind cords. To help prevent these tragedies, mandatory safety standards have applied to all window coverings installed since 2010 and have been enforced since 2015.
These regulations include strict rules on cord height, the use of cord guides when necessary, and specific labeling requirements to enhance occupant safety.
Strict restrictions regarding the height of hanging cords, the need for cord guides in certain circumstances and labelling requirements are all designed to keep occupants safe.
Each year, an average of one to two Australian children lose their lives due to non-compliant blind cords. To help prevent these tragedies, mandatory safety standards have applied to all window coverings installed since 2010 and have been enforced since 2015.
These regulations include strict rules on cord height, the use of cord guides when necessary, and specific labeling requirements to enhance occupant safety.
Each year, an average of one to two Australian children lose their lives due to non-compliant blind cords. To help prevent these tragedies, mandatory safety standards have applied to all window coverings installed since 2010 and have been enforced since 2015.
These regulations include strict rules on cord height, the use of cord guides when necessary, and specific labeling requirements to enhance occupant safety.
Each year, an average of one to two Australian children lose their lives due to non-compliant blind cords. To help prevent these tragedies, mandatory safety standards have applied to all window coverings installed since 2010 and have been enforced since 2015.
These regulations include strict rules on cord height, the use of cord guides when necessary, and specific labeling requirements to enhance occupant safety.
Get the protection you need with our corded blinds safety service
Yearly safety inspections of blinds and window coverings help protect occupants from strangulation risks while ensuring landlords and property managers meet their legal obligations.
Our trained technicians use advanced technology to perform servicing in full compliance with Australian Standards and relevant state laws.
On average, one to two Australian children tragically die each year as a result of non-compliant blind cords. To try to prevent these needless deaths, mandatory safety standards attach to any window covering fitted since 2010 have been in force since 2015.
Strict restrictions regarding the height of hanging cords, the need for cord guides in certain circumstances and labelling requirements are all designed to keep occupants safe.
Get the protection you need with our corded blinds safety service
Yearly safety inspections of blinds and window coverings help protect occupants from strangulation risks while ensuring landlords and property managers meet their legal obligations.
Our trained technicians use advanced technology to perform servicing in full compliance with Australian Standards and relevant state laws.
Get the protection you need with our corded blinds safety service
Yearly safety inspections of blinds and window coverings help protect occupants from strangulation risks while ensuring landlords and property managers meet their legal obligations.
Our trained technicians use advanced technology to perform servicing in full compliance with Australian Standards and relevant state laws.
Yearly safety inspections of blinds and window coverings help protect occupants from strangulation risks while ensuring landlords and property managers meet their legal obligations.
Our trained technicians use advanced technology to perform servicing in full compliance with Australian Standards and relevant state laws.
Legislation
Important disclaimer
The advice provided in these guidelines is of a general nature only and is a summary of the main legislation and regulations affecting residential safety and compliance for the services and in the states described. It is not to be treated as a comprehensive appraisal of all applicable legislation and regulations in force. This advice does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The advice is a summary of guidelines published by state and territory government websites. Accordingly, we have relied on the accuracy of the content published by the relevant websites in compiling this advice. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content.
The advice provided in these guidelines is of a general nature only and is a summary of the main legislation and regulations affecting residential safety and compliance for the services and in the states described. It is not to be treated as a comprehensive appraisal of all applicable legislation and regulations in force. This advice does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The advice is a summary of guidelines published by state and territory government websites. Accordingly, we have relied on the accuracy of the content published by the relevant websites in compiling this advice. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content.
Landlords must ensure that all corded window coverings are installed and maintained according to strict safety regulations to prevent strangulation risks.
Blinds may not always be correctly installed. A 2016 ACCC survey of display homes found that only 10% would comply if sold with their existing window coverings. A compliance expert should check all installations.
Legally, landlords must keep rental properties safe, including ensuring corded window coverings meet the Competition and Consumer (Corded Internal Window Coverings) Safety Standard 2014. Agents may also be responsible for informing landlords and ensuring compliance.
The Safety Standard 2014 requires:
Installation must follow the packaging instructions.
No cord guide or loose cord should hang below 1600mm unless securely attached and unable to form a loop of 220mm or more.
The installer must attach a label with their name and contact details, and all warning labels must remain attached.
The Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard – Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010 also regulate packaging, labeling, and supply.
Ssfety First Smoke Alarm Service offers an annual corded blinds service to ensure compliance with these regulations.
For more detailed information see the Safety Standard 2014.
In addition, the packaging, labelling and supply of corded window coverings is regulated by the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard – Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010.
https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-warns-of-dangers-of-loose-blind-and-curtain-cords
Landlords must ensure that all corded window coverings are installed and maintained according to strict safety regulations to prevent strangulation risks.
Blinds may not always be correctly installed. A 2016 ACCC survey of display homes found that only 10% would comply if sold with their existing window coverings. A compliance expert should check all installations.
Legally, landlords must keep rental properties safe, including ensuring corded window coverings meet the Competition and Consumer (Corded Internal Window Coverings) Safety Standard 2014. Agents may also be responsible for informing landlords and ensuring compliance.
The Safety Standard 2014 requires:
Installation must follow the packaging instructions.
No cord guide or loose cord should hang below 1600mm unless securely attached and unable to form a loop of 220mm or more.
The installer must attach a label with their name and contact details, and all warning labels must remain attached.
The Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard – Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010 also regulate packaging, labeling, and supply.
Ssfety First Smoke Alarm Service offers an annual corded blinds service to ensure compliance with these regulations.
For more detailed information see the Safety Standard 2014.
In addition, the packaging, labelling and supply of corded window coverings is regulated by the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard – Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010.
https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-warns-of-dangers-of-loose-blind-and-curtain-cords
Safety & compliance check
The service ensures all blinds, window coverings, and fittings are properly secured and labeled in compliance with relevant legislation.
Free replacement
Free replacement or installation of missing or damaged cleats, cord guides, warning labels, and swing tags.
Digital Records
Includes time, date, and GPS-tracked photos of each corded blind on the property.
Service Report
A digital report outlining the property's compliance with all relevant corded blind legislation.
Cord Shortening
Cord shortening for beaded metal chains
Safety & compliance check
The service ensures all blinds, window coverings, and fittings are properly secured and labeled in compliance with relevant legislation.
Safety & compliance check
The service ensures all blinds, window coverings, and fittings are properly secured and labeled in compliance with relevant legislation.
Free replacement
Free replacement or installation of missing or damaged cleats, cord guides, warning labels, and swing tags.
Free replacement
Free replacement or installation of missing or damaged cleats, cord guides, warning labels, and swing tags.
Digital Records
Includes time, date, and GPS-tracked photos of each corded blind on the property.
Digital Records
Includes time, date, and GPS-tracked photos of each corded blind on the property.
Service Report
A digital report outlining the property's compliance with all relevant corded blind legislation.
Service Report
A digital report outlining the property's compliance with all relevant corded blind legislation.
Cord Shortening
Cord shortening for beaded metal chains
Cord Shortening
Cord shortening for beaded metal chains
Important disclaimer
The advice provided in these guidelines is of a general nature only and is a summary of the main legislation and regulations affecting residential safety and compliance for the services and in the states described. It is not to be treated as a comprehensive appraisal of all applicable legislation and regulations in force. This advice does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The advice is a summary of guidelines published by state and territory government websites. Accordingly, we have relied on the accuracy of the content published by the relevant websites in compiling this advice. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content.
Safety & Compliance Check
The service ensures all blinds, window coverings, and fittings are properly secured and labeled in compliance with relevant legislation.
Safety & Compliance Check
The service ensures all blinds, window coverings, and fittings are properly secured and labeled in compliance with relevant legislation.
Free Replacement
Free replacement or installation of missing or damaged cleats, cord guides, warning labels, and swing tags.
Free Replacement
Free replacement or installation of missing or damaged cleats, cord guides, warning labels, and swing tags.
Digital Records
Includes time, date, and GPS-tracked photos of each corded blind on the property.
Digital Records
Includes time, date, and GPS-tracked photos of each corded blind on the property.
Cord Shortening
Cord shortening for beaded metal chains
Cord Shortening
Cord shortening for beaded metal chains
Service report
A Service Report that details the property’s compliance with all applicable smoke alarm legislation
Service report
A Service Report that details the property’s compliance with all applicable smoke alarm legislation