Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

FAIR TRADING (CONSUMER PRODUCT STANDARDS) REGULATIONS 2002 (NO 39 OF 2002) - REG 15

    (1)     For regulation 13, AS/NZS 1249 is taken to be amended as mentioned in table 1.

Table 1     Amendments of AS/NZS 1249 for reg 13
[1.1]     Clause 0.1 omit It also covers requirements for the labelling of paper patterns for these garments.
[1.2]     Clause 1.2 (a) insert after 1st paragraph If there is insufficient fabric for 3 lengthwise and 3 widthwise test specimens, as cited in ISO 6941, clause 8.7, the flame spread time is to be decided on 3 lengthwise test specimens only. If the textile material or garments are constructed with one fabric overlaying another (for example, quilted fabrics), specimens must be cut and tested as a combination, that is, as if the overlay were appliqued to the under fabric.
[1.3]     Clause 1.2 (a), 3rd paragraph omit four or more of six specimens substitute 3 or more specimens
[1.4]     Clause 1.2 (a), note substitute NOTE: ISO 6941 is to have effect for this division as if it states that, if in any 1 set of 3 specimens, 1 result exceeds the lowest result by 50% for no apparent reason, or, if 1 or 2 specimens fail to reach 1 of the marker threads, another specimen is required to be tested for that direction or face.
[1.3]     Clause 1.3 after use of trims. insert The outer fabric of a composite or appliqued area must be considered the fabric face and must be tested so that the flame impinges on that surface.
[1.4]     Clause 5.6 omit

    (2)     For regulation 14, AS/NZS 1249 is taken to be amended as mentioned in table 2.

Table 2     Amendments of AS/NZS 1249 for reg 14
[2.1]     Clause 0.5.3, notes omit
[2.2]     Clause 0.5.10 omit (See Note 1 to Clause 0.1)
[2.3]     Clause 5.6 after shall bear a insert clearly visible