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Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 80
Retention period 80 (1) The responsible person must keep documents that show that a crib, cradle, bassinet, accessory or stand meets the requirements of these Regulations, for a period of at least three years after the day on which it is manufactured in Canada or the day on which it is imported. Inspector’s request (2) The responsible person must provide an inspector with any of the documents that the inspector requests in writing, within 15 days after the day on which the request is received.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — Six months after publication
Six months after publication * 82 These Regulations come into force on the day that, in the sixth month after the month in which they are published in the Canada Gazette , Part II, has the same calendar number as the day on which they are published or, if that sixth month has no day with that number, the last day of that sixth month. * [Note: Regulations in force December 29, 2016.]
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 1
1 The following method is to be used for testing the strength and integrity of slats: (a) assemble the crib, cradle, bassinet or sleep accessory according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test; (b) secure the crib, cradle, bassinet or sleep accessory in the manufacturer’s recommended use position to a horizontal surface in a manner that will not interfere with the conduct of the test; (c) apply a torque of 8 N•m to one of the slats at its midpoint and maintain that torque for 10 seconds; (d) record whether the slat turns or dislodges or becomes deformed or otherwise damaged; (e) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) and (d) for all the other slats; (f) apply a vertical upward force of 500 N at the midpoint of the top rail on one of the sides to which slats are attached and maintain the force for 30 seconds; (g) record whether any of the slats dislodge from the top or bottom rail or become damaged; and (h) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (f) and (g) for all the other sides to which slats are attached.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 1
1 The following method is to be used for testing completely bounded openings that are located above the mattress support of a crib that has rigid sides: (a) assemble the crib according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test; (b) if the mattress support is adjustable, adjust it to its lowest position; (c) place the metallic loading wedge illustrated in the figure to this section in the opening between two adjacent slats, midway along the greatest dimension of the opening; (d) apply a pull force of 90 N to the eyebolt — either open or closed — of the loading wedge in a direction perpendicular to a plane passing through the points of contact of the wedge with the two slats and maintain the force for 10 seconds; (e) while applying that force, attempt to pass, without forcing, a solid rectangular block with the dimensions 60 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm through the opening, anywhere above or below the loading wedge; (f) repeat the step set out in paragraph (e) with the block in all other possible orientations; (g) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) to (f) for all the other openings between adjacent slats; and (h) attempt to pass, without forcing, a solid rectangular block with the dimensions 60 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm through all the other completely bounded openings that are located above the mattress support. Figure — Loading Wedge The loading wedge is in the shape of a trapezoidal prism. The trapezoidal face has the following measurements: a base of 120 mm and a height of 50 mm and both of the base angles are 45 degrees. The depth of the prism is 40 mm. A closed eyebolt rises from the top of the prism.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 2
2 The following method is to be used for testing completely bounded openings that are located — or that are created or exposed — above or in the mattress support of a crib that has a structural cover or a side that is made of a textile or other pliable material: (a) assemble the crib according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test; (b) if the mattress support is adjustable, adjust it to its lowest position; (c) inside the occupant retention area, place a solid rectangular block with the dimensions 60 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm against a side of the crib that is made of a textile or other pliable material in a location on the side that is above the mattress support where the application of force is likely to create or expose a completely bounded opening; (d) gradually apply a force of 90 N to the block over a period of five seconds and maintain the force for an additional 10 seconds; (e) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) and (d) for all the other locations that are likely to create or expose a completely bounded opening in that side; (f) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) to (e) for all the other sides of the crib that are made of a textile or other pliable material; (g) by gradually applying a force of 90 N over a period of five seconds and maintaining the force for an additional 10 seconds, attempt to pass the block, in all possible orientations, through any completely bounded opening that is located — or that was created or exposed as a result of the steps set out in paragraphs (c) to (f) — above or in the mattress support; (h) if the crib has a structural cover, undo any zippers, snaps and other similar fasteners that attach it to the crib; and (i) repeat the step set out in paragraph (g) for all the other completely bounded openings that are created or exposed above or in the mattress support.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 3
3 The following method is to be used for testing completely bounded openings in the surfaces that define the occupant retention area of a cradle, bassinet or sleep accessory that has rigid sides: (a) assemble the cradle, bassinet or sleep accessory according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test; (b) if the mattress support is adjustable, adjust it to its lowest position; (c) attempt to pass, without forcing, a solid rectangular block with the dimensions 60 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm through the opening between any two adjacent slats; (d) repeat the step set out in paragraph (c) with the block in all other possible orientations; (e) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) and (d) for all the other openings between adjacent slats; and (f) attempt to pass, without forcing, a solid rectangular block with the dimensions 60 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm through all the other completely bounded openings in each surface that forms the occupant retention area.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 4
4 The following method is to be used for testing completely bounded openings that are located — or that are created or exposed — in the surfaces that define the occupant retention area of a cradle, bassinet or sleep accessory that has a structural cover or a side that is made of a textile or other pliable material: (a) assemble the cradle, bassinet or sleep accessory according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test; (b) if the mattress support is adjustable, adjust it to its lowest position; (c) inside the occupant retention area, place a solid rectangular block with the dimensions 60 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm against a side of the product that is made of a textile or other pliable material in a location on the side that is above the mattress support where the application of force is likely to create or expose a completely bounded opening; (d) gradually apply a force of 90 N to the block over a period of five seconds and maintain the force for an additional 10 seconds; (e) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) and (d) for all the other locations that are likely to create or expose a completely bounded opening in that side; (f) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) to (e) for all the other sides of the product that are made of a textile or other pliable material; (g) by gradually applying a force of 90 N over a period of five seconds and maintaining the force for an additional 10 seconds, attempt to pass the block, in all possible orientations, through any completely bounded opening that is located — or that was created or exposed as a result of the steps set out in paragraphs (c) to (f) — in the surfaces that define the occupant retention area; (h) if the product has a structural cover, undo any zippers, snaps and other similar fasteners that attach the cover to the product; and (i) repeat the step set out in paragraph (g) for all the other completely bounded openings that are created or exposed in the surfaces that define the occupant retention area.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 1
1 The following method is to be used for testing the strength of mesh and the integrity of its attachment to a crib, cradle, bassinet or accessory: (a) assemble the product according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test; (b) place the product on a horizontal surface on its side so that the side with the mesh panel that is being tested is positioned above the opposite side and, if necessary, secure it by using any blocking or support that maintains its position and that does not act directly on the frame of the side that is being tested; (c) apply a load of 9.18 kg that has a rectangular base that measures 150 mm × 75 mm to the geometric centre of the mesh panel or, if any exterior framing interferes with the test, as close as possible to the geometric centre, so that the 150-mm dimension of the load is aligned parallel to the top rail of the side that is being tested, in the following way: (i) gradually apply the load over a period of five seconds, (ii) leave the load in place for 10 seconds, (iii) gradually remove the load over a period of five seconds, and (iv) allow a recovery time of 10 seconds; (d) repeat the steps set out in paragraph (c) nine times for a total of 10 applications; (e) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) and (d) on the top portion of the mesh panel in the following way: (i) align the loading block so that the 75-mm dimension is parallel with the top edge of the mesh panel, and (ii) apply the load to the mesh panel so that the centre of the 75-mm dimension of the loading block is 25 mm below the centre of the top edge of the mesh panel; (f) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) and (d) on the bottom portion of the mesh panel in the following way: (i) align the load so that the 75-mm dimension is parallel with the bottom edge of the mesh panel, and (ii) apply the load to the mesh panel so that the centre of the 75-mm dimension of the load is 25 mm above the centre of the bottom edge of the mesh panel; (g) if the bottom of the product has a mesh panel, place the product upside down on a horizontal surface and, if necessary, secure it by using any blocking or support that maintains its position and that does not act directly on the frame of the bottom of the product, and repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) to (f); and (h) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (b) to (f) on all the other mesh panels of the product.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 1
1 The following method is to be used for testing the size of openings in mesh on a crib, cradle, bassinet or accessory: (a) assemble the product according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test; and (b) using a probe that has a hemispherical tip with a diameter of 6.3 mm, attempt to pass the tip of the probe through openings in the mesh at 10 evenly distributed locations by gradually applying a force of 22 N to the probe perpendicularly to the plane of the mesh.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 1
1 The following method is to be used for determining whether a mechanism, fastener or projection of a crib that is located above the mattress support poses an entanglement hazard, and whether a mechanism, fastener or projection of a stand that protrudes above the mattress support poses such a hazard: (a) assemble the product according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test and, if the product is a stand, put a crib that is designed or advertised to be used with the stand on that stand according to the stand manufacturer’s instructions; (b) if the mattress support is adjustable, adjust it to its lowest position; (c) select a mechanism, fastener or projection to be tested that is located inside or outside the occupant retention area and above the mattress support; (d) place the loop of the entanglement tester illustrated in the figure to this Schedule over the mechanism, fastener or projection at an angle of approximately 45° above the horizontal; (e) pull on the tester with a force of 90 N for 10 seconds and record whether the tester remains caught on the mechanism, fastener or projection after that time; (f) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (d) and (e) with the entanglement tester in all the other orientations that are most likely to result in the tester remaining caught on the mechanism, fastener or projection while maintaining the tester at an angle of approximately 45° above the horizontal; (g) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (d) to (f) with the entanglement tester at an angle of approximately 45° below the horizontal; and (h) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (d) to (g) for all the other mechanisms, fasteners or projections of the crib and stand that are either located inside or outside of the occupant retention area and above the mattress support or that protrude above the mattress support.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 2
2 The following method is to be used for determining whether a mechanism, fastener or projection that is located inside the occupant retention area of a cradle, bassinet or sleep accessory poses an entanglement hazard, and whether a mechanism, fastener or projection of a stand that protrudes into the occupant retention area poses such a hazard: (a) assemble the product according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test and, if the product is a stand, put a cradle or bassinet that is designed or advertised to be used with the stand on that stand according to the stand manufacturer’s instructions; (b) if the product is a sleep accessory, place the sleep accessory in the manufacturer’s recommended use position on the product or fix the sleep accessory in that position to the product; (c) if the mattress support is adjustable, adjust it to its lowest position; (d) select a mechanism, fastener or projection to be tested that is located inside — or that protrudes into — the occupant retention area; (e) place the loop of the entanglement tester illustrated in the figure to this Schedule over the mechanism, fastener or projection to be tested at an angle of approximately 45° above the horizontal; (f) pull on the tester with a force of 90 N for 10 seconds and record whether the tester remains caught on the mechanism, fastener or projection after that time; (g) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (e) and (f) with the entanglement tester in all the other possible orientations; (h) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (e) to (g) with the entanglement tester at an angle of approximately 45° below the horizontal; and (i) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (e) to (h) for all the other mechanisms, fasteners or projections of the cradle, bassinet or sleep accessory and stand that are located inside — or that protrude into — the occupant retention area.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 1
1 The following method is to be used for testing a loop formed by a cord, strap or other similar item that is attached to a crib, cradle, bassinet, sleep accessory or stand: (a) assemble the product according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test and, if the product is a stand, put a crib, cradle or bassinet that is designed or advertised to be used with the stand on that stand according to the stand manufacturer’s instructions; (b) if the product is a sleep accessory, place the sleep accessory in the manufacturer’s recommended use position on the product or fix it in that position to the product; (c) select a loop to be tested and, while holding the loop open to its maximum diameter, attempt to pass the small head probe illustrated in the figure to this Schedule through the loop; (d) if a loop that allows the passage of the probe is outside the occupant retention area, apply a pull force of 22 N to the loop to attempt to pull it into the occupant retention area; (e) release the force and observe whether the loop remains inside the occupant retention area; and (f) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) to (e) for all the other loops.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 2
2 The following method is to be used for testing a cord, strap or other similar item that is designed to restrain a child and that is attached to a change table accessory that is placed on or fixed to a crib: (a) assemble the crib and the change table accessory according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test; (b) place the change table accessory in the manufacturer’s recommended use position on the crib or fix it in that position to the crib; (c) if the change table accessory has at least one opening, select a cord, strap or other similar item to be tested and, with it unfastened, apply a push or pull force to it of at most 111 N and attempt to pass it into the occupant retention area through the opening in the change table accessory and, if a loop forms inside the occupant retention area, hold the loop open to its maximum diameter and attempt to pass the small head probe illustrated in the figure to this Schedule through the loop; (d) repeat the step set out in paragraph (c) for all the other cords, straps or similar items; (e) if two cords, straps or other similar items pass into the occupant retention area, adjust them to their greatest length and fasten them together according to the manufacturer’s instructions to form a loop and, while holding the loop open to its maximum diameter, attempt to pass the small head probe illustrated in the figure to this Schedule through the loop; (f) unfasten the cords, straps or other similar items and pull them from the opening referred to in paragraph (c); (g) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) to (f) for all the other possible combinations of openings and cords, straps or similar items; (h) adjust the cords, straps or similar items to their maximum length, fasten them together and then drape the loop that is formed over the side of the change table accessory so that it hangs inside the occupant retention area and, while holding the loop open to its maximum diameter, attempt to pass the small head probe illustrated in the figure to this Schedule through the part of the loop that is inside the occupant retention area; (i) repeat the steps set out in paragraph (h) for all the other possible combinations of cords, straps or similar items; (j) repeat the steps set out in paragraph (c) for fastened cords, straps or other similar items; and (k) repeat the steps set out in paragraph (j) for all the other possible combinations of openings and fastened cords, straps or similar items.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 1
1 The following method is to be used for testing the structural integrity of a crib under dynamic conditions: (a) assemble the crib according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test; (b) if a mattress is supplied with the crib, remove it; (c) secure the crib to a horizontal surface in a manner that will not interfere with the conduct of the test and place the mattress support in its lowest position; (d) place on the mattress support a test mattress that (i) is made of polyurethane foam that is 76 mm thick and that has a density of 30 kg/m 3 ± 6 kg/m 3 and a 25% indentation force deflection (IFD) of 144 N ± 30 N, (ii) has dimensions that are no more than 25 mm narrower than the interior dimensions of the crib, and (iii) is covered with a tight-fitting 8- to 12-gauge vinyl material; (e) using the 20-kg load illustrated in the figure to this section, cause the load to fall freely onto the geometric centre of the surface of the test mattress from a height of 150 mm above its upper surface, measured at the outset of the test; (f) remove the load after two seconds; (g) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (e) and (f) 149 times at the rate of one impact every four seconds for a total of 150 impacts; (h) record any damage to the crib, any disengagement or permanent deformation of its latching or locking mechanisms and any loosening of its fasteners; (i) without readjusting the mattress support, repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (e) to (g) near a mattress support mechanism, causing the load to fall at a point that is 150 mm from the innermost surface of each of the nearest crib sides, measured from the geometric centre of the load, and repeat the step set out in paragraph (h); and (j) repeat the steps set out in paragraph (i) for all the other mattress support mechanisms; and (k) if the crib has any access sides, repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (e) to (h) at the midpoint along the edge of the mattress support beside each access side, causing the load to fall at a point that is 150 mm from the side, measured from the geometric centre of the load. Figure — Test Load The test load is cylindrical and has a diameter of 200 mm. Its bottom surface is convex, with a radius of curvature of 260 mm, and its edges are cambered, with radii of 5 mm.
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations — 2
2 The following method is to be used for testing the structural integrity of a crib under horizontal force conditions: (a) assemble the crib according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test; (b) secure the crib to a horizontal surface in a manner that will not interfere with the conduct of the test and place the mattress support in its lowest position; (c) place the movable part of any access sides of the crib in the adjustment position that is designed to provide accommodation for an unattended child; (d) apply a horizontal force of 120 N perpendicularly to any point midway along the length of one of the sides of the crib, not more than 50 mm from its upper edge, in a back-and-forth motion at a frequency of 150 cycles per minute for a total of 9,000 cycles; (e) record any damage to the crib, any disengagement or permanent deformation of its latching or locking mechanisms and any loosening of its fasteners; and (f) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) to (e) for all the other sides of the crib.