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| New curtain and blind cord safety standard Loose curtain and blind cords, especially those with loops, are a fatal strangulation hazard for children. From 1 December 2025, all internal window coverings with cords in rental properties must: – avoid loose or low-hanging cords: secure loose or low-hanging curtain and blind cords so they can’t form a loop – have safety devices: install a tensioning device (also known as a cord guide, cord holder or cleat) to hold the cord tight against the wall. |
