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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 310. Oklahoma State Department of Health |
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Chapter 220. Bunk Bed Rules |
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Subchapter 3. Labeling |
SECTION 310:220-3-1. Labeling requirements
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- (a) Each bunk bed offered for sale by a retailer shall be posted with an indelible warning which includes the name, city, and state of the manufacturer or distributor.(b) The letters of the word "WARNING" shall be in uppercase boldface type not less than three-sixteenth (3/16) inch or five (5) millimeters high and shall be the first line of the label. The letters in "DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL" shall be in uppercase boldface type not less than one-eighth (1/8) inch or three (3) millimeters high and shall be the last line in the label.(c) The remainder of the text of the label shall be no less than one-eighth (1/8) inch or three (3) millimeters high with the words "to help prevent" in boldface type. The language contained in the warnings shall read: To help prevent serious or fatal injuries from entrapment or falls:(1) Never allow a child under six (6) years on the upper bunk;(2) Use only a mattress which is not more than 3½ inches shorter than the bed length and not more than 3½ inches narrower than the bed width on the upper bunk;(3) Ensure the thickness of the mattress does not exceed (list thickness here) and the mattress is at least five (5) inches below the upper edge of the guardrails;(4) Use guardrails on both sides of the upper bunk;(5) Prohibit horseplay on or under the bed(s);(6) Prohibit more than one (1) person on the upper bunk; and(7) Use a ladder for entering and leaving the upper bunk.(d) For mattress and foundations the label shall specify a mattress and foundation size for the bunk bed that is no less than three and one half (3½) inches smaller than the length or width of the interior bed structure. The thickness of the mattress and foundation specified shall be at least five (5) inches below the upper edge of the guardrails and the upper edge of the bed end structures. The language contained in the warnings shall read: To help prevent serious or fatal injuries from entrapment or falls:(1) Never allow a child under six (6) years on the upper bunk;(2) Use only a mattress which is not more than 3½ inches shorter than the bed length and not more than 3½ inches narrower than the bed width;(3) Ensure thickness of the mattress and foundation combined is at least five (5) inches below the upper edge of the guardrails;(4) Use guardrails on both sides of the upper bunk;(5) Prohibit horseplay on or under the bed(s);(6) Prohibit more than one (1) person on the upper bunk; and(7) Use a ladder for entering and leaving the upper bunk.(e) The label shall be attached permanently to a bed end structure of the upper bunk in a location that cannot be covered by the bedding but that may be covered by the placement of a pillow.