Blackout Curtains is proud to be an industry leader in safety regulations for our custom window coverings and commercial blackout curtains. Our team has been working for over 45 years to ensure our products uphold the highest standards for safety; this means always thinking about possible regulations and legislative initiatives when creating our products.
New Window Coverings Legislation from US Consumer Product Safety Commission
In November 2022, CPSC approved new federal safety standards for custom window coverings to prevent deaths and severe injuries from strangulation.
They stated, “In an effort to reduce the risk of strangulation deaths and serious life-threatening injuries to children from corded window coverings, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted today, by a vote of 4 to 0, to approve a new federal safety standard for operating cords on custom window coverings. Custom window coverings include shades, blinds, curtains, drapery, or other cord-operated products, created to a consumer’s specifications. The Commission also approved a new federal safety rule that added non-compliant window covering cords to CPSC’s substantial product hazard list.”
Commercial Blackout Curtains
The risk of strangulation from Blackout Curtain products is minimal compared to other brands within the industry. This is because our curtains do not contain cords and our roller shades have always remained compliant with federal legislation. At Blackout Curtains, our vendors are constantly educating themselves and staying up to date on the latest government and safety regulations.
Our products are trusted across many industries and have been installed in children’s hospitals, health clinics, laboratories, arenas, and other commercial spaces. We stand behind our products and can ensure we will always do our best to remain safe and reliable.
Additional Safety Features from Blackout Curtains
Our curtains are made with fire-retardant material that passes the NFPA 701 Small Scale Fire Test, one of the most rigid in the fabric industry. There are many safety concerns within the fabric industry, but our team of experts has decades of expertise in developing and producing products to the highest standards.
Blackout Curtains and our vendors work together to stay ahead of regulations, making sure to always follow government guidelines. As a provider of commercial products, it is our job to ensure we’re always compliant and provide our customers with the safest products on the market.
Why Safety Is Important to Blackout Curtains
Our commercial blackout curtains can be used for many different environments, this is great for making them a versatile option for many applications, but it also requires them to be safe and effective for multiple industries.
Industries we serve:
- Photography studios and darkrooms
- Labs, hospitals, and other medical applications
- Corporate offices and commercial buildings
- Hotels, motels, restaurants, and other hospitality settings
- Universities, dorms, arenas
Laboratories, hospitals, patient clinics, and other health practices have different safety concerns, regulations, and standards when it comes to commercial applications. Other settings, such as universities and stadiums, have their own safety concerns regarding mass amounts of people, electrical equipment, fire hazards, and more. Our expertise in safety regulation allows us to meet and exceed all safety hazard concerns while providing 100% blackout curtain solutions!
Our Commitment to Excellence
Blackout Curtains has specialized in complete blackout solutions for over 45 years. Through our combined decades of experience, we’ve perfected our craft and can confidently offer you the best product in the market.
Our experts are committed to providing high-quality products, unique customization, the fastest shipping, and incredible customer service. Our customer service team is available by email, phone, or the online quick-service chatbot.
