child safety
Chain breakers
Safety cord adjuster
Pull away cogs
Option 1
Breaks the chain in two at 6kg excess pressure to prevent child entanglement.
Pull away cogs
Safety cord adjuster
Pull away cogs
Option 2
cog pulls away at 6kg excess pressure releasing the chain and preventing child entanglement.
Safety cord adjuster
Safety cord adjuster
Safety cord adjuster
Cords are fitted with toggles that allow the cord to pull through at 6kg excess pressure and prevent child entanglement.
Child safety & Blinds
Pre BBSA regulations
Traditionally, roman blinds were fixed to wooden batons supported on brackets and raised with multiple cords that were tied and attached to the wall.
The dangers
This system proved hazardous to small children because they could become entangled in the looped cords and chains. Blind cords are one of the top five causes of hidden hazards in the home for children under five.
Post BBSA regulations
In 2014 the British Blind and shutter Association bought in new regulations to ensure all blinds were compliant with safety regulations to prevent small children harming themselves.
Make it safe
All Dark Side of the Room headrails are compliant with the 2014 regulations and are fitted with all the current safety devices at the point of manufacture.