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April 12, 2024
The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) recently announced the approval of the updated voluntary window covering safety standard from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This revised safety standard, ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022, is designed to eliminate free-hanging cords and connectors that can potentially lead to accidents and injuries. Window coverings included in this ruling are: cellular, pleated, roman, solar, and vertical.
This new standard will require the vast majority of window coverings sold in the US to be cordless or feature inaccessible, short, or permanently held-down cords and chains.
The compliance date for the new standard for all companies manufacturing, distributing or selling window covering products in the US is June 1, 2024. After this date, window coverings sold in the US will be required to eliminate the use of free hanging operating cords, free hanging tilt cords and multiple cord connectors.
The updated standard applies to all window coverings, including both stock and made-to-order products.
The standard only applies to newly manufactured products, so your existing window treatments are not affected. However, any reorders or replacements will need to comply fully with the standard after June 1, 2024.
You should begin working with your manufacturer and/or design partners to discuss alternative solutions for your window covering needs moving forward. Browse our collection of window treatments.
Reach out to our interiors experts today to learn more or to discuss alternative window covering solutions. We will be happy to guide you through the process and develop a custom plan of action for your unique spaces.
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