N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 390-M

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 443

Section 390-M - [Effective 12/28/2024] Cordless window coverings required

1. For purposes of this section the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

(a) "Beaded chain" means a cord with a series of small spheres, typically made of metal or plastic.

(b) "Cord loop" means a loop formed by an inner cord that does not diminish in size when the force used to create the loop is removed.

(c) "Cordless window covering" means:

(i) a horizontal blind or cellular shade that has no draw cord and the internal lift cord runs in the slats of the horizontal blind so that the cord is incapable of forming a loop greater than 4 inches in diameter resulting in a 12-inch maximum circumference;

(ii) a Roman shade, roll-up blind, or woven shade that has no draw cord and the lift cord is completely enclosed so that it is not accessible;

(iii) a vertical blind that has a wand as its operating mechanism and does not contain any beaded chains, corded pulleys, or other cord loop operating mechanisms; and

(iv) a roller shade that does not contain a cord or beaded chain.

(d) "Draw cord" means any form of rope, strap, or string used to raise or lower a window covering.

(e) "Internal lift cord" means a cord that is contained inside the body and rails of the blind or shade.

(f) "Wand" means a rigid material used for manual operation.

2. Any child day care center as defined in paragraph (c) of subdivision one of section three hundred ninety of this title installing new or replacement window coverings shall install cordless window coverings or window coverings with inaccessible operational and inner cords.

3. Any child day care center as defined in paragraph (c) of subdivision one of section three hundred ninety of this title that has window coverings in place on the effective date of this section, shall

ensure that all window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards are secured and inaccessible to children in accordance with the regulations of the office of children and family services.

4. If a child day care center fails to comply with the requirements of subdivision three of this section, the office of children and family services may require replacement of existing window coverings with cordless window coverings or window coverings with inaccessible operational and inner cords.

N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 390-M

Amended by New York Laws 2023, ch. 80,Sec. 1, eff. 12/28/2024.

Added by New York Laws 2022, ch. 792,Sec. 2, eff. 12/28/2024.