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Child Safety Gate Rule

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A child safety gate is regulated under the legislation BS EN 1930. This states certain specifications that the baby gate must achieve to ensure they are in line with their safety regulations. These specifications are as follows;
• Structural Integrity and Alignment - The gate should fit securely in position and should not be easily dislodged. The gate must be difficult for a child under 24 months to open.
• Footholds - There should be no structure that would allow a child to gain a foothold and climb over.
• Distance Between Adjacent Members - Vertical slats or rods should be no more than 5.5cm apart.
• Holes - There should be no holes or openings that could trap a child 's fingers.
• Height From Floor - The distance between the foot of the
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