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Title 16: Commercial Practices
CHAPTER II: CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER C: FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT REGULATIONS
PART 1508: REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL-SIZE BABY CRIBS
1508.3 - Dimensions.
Full-size baby cribs shall have dimensions as follows:
(a) Interior. The interior dimensions shall be 71?1.6 centimeters (28?5/8 inches) wide as measured between the innermost surfaces of the crib sides and 133?1.6 centimeters (523/8?5/8 inches) long as measured between the innermost surfaces of the crib end panels, slats, rods, or spindles. Both measurements are to be made at the level of the mattress support spring in each of its adjustable positions and no more than 5 centimeters (2 inches) from the crib corner posts or from the first spindle to the corresponding point of the first spindle at the other end of the crib. If a crib has contoured or decorative spindles, in either or both of the sides or ends, the measurement shall be determined from the largest diameter of the first turned spindle within a range of 10 centimeters (4 inches) above the mattress support spring in each of its adjustable positions, to a corresponding point on the first spindle or innermost surface of the opposite side of the crib.
(b) Rail height. The rail height dimensions shall be as follows:
(1) The height of the rail and end panel as measured from the top of the rail or panel in its lowest position to the top of the mattress support in its highest position shall be at least 22.8 centimeters (9 inches).
(2) The height of the rail and end panel as measured from the top of the rail or panel in its highest position to the top of the mattress support in its lowest position shall be at least 66 centimeters (26 inches).
[38 FR 32129, Nov. 21, 1973; 38 FR 33593 Dec. 6, 1973]
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