RED TAG Services Corded Window Covering Cord Compliance

Child Safety | Rental Compliance | Professional Installation

 

At Red Tag Services, we help homeowners, landlords, and property managers ensure that corded internal window coverings are fully compliant with Australian safety standards. Our inspections protect young children from cord-related hazards and ensure your property meets both federal and Queensland legal requirements.

 

Why Compliance Matters

 

Loose or unsecured cords on blinds and curtains pose a serious strangulation risk to children. Compliance is mandatory under the:

Competition and Consumer (Corded Internal Window Coverings) Safety Standard 2014, and

Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (QLD)

Key requirements include:

Cords must not hang lower than 1.6m from the floor (1.4m minimum clearance plus 200mm loop restriction)

Cleats, clips, or tensioning devices must be installed to keep cords secure

Warning labels must remain attached and visible.

 

Non-compliance may result in penalties and risk to occupant safety — particularly in rental properties, short-term accommodation, and homes with young children.

 

What We Do

 

Our trained technicians will:

• Inspect all corded blinds and curtain tracks
• Install cleats or safety devices where needed
• Shorten or remove excess cords
• Ensure all blinds meet federal safety requirements
• Provide a compliance report for your records

 

Transparent

 

• We offer transparent, fixed pricing for inspections.
• There are no call-out charges or reinspection fees.
• The only additional cost applies if we need to supply and install safety hardware such as clips or cleats.

 

Who We Help

• Homeowners
• Landlords & rental property managers
• Body corporates & strata managers
• Real estate agencies
• Holiday homes & short-term rentals