Playpens Regulations (SOR/2018-186)

1 The following method is to be used for testing completely bounded openings that are formed or exposed in the surfaces that define the occupant retention area of a playpen or sleep accessory:

• (a) assemble the playpen or sleep accessory according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test;

• (b) inside the occupant retention area, place a solid rectangular block that measures 60 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm against a side of the playpen or sleep accessory in a location where the application of force is likely to create or expose a completely bounded opening;

• (c) gradually apply a force of 90 N to the block over a period of five seconds and maintain the force for an additional 10 seconds;

• (d) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (b) and (c) for all the other locations that are likely to create or expose a completely bounded opening in that side;

• (e) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (b) to (d) for all the other sides;

• (f) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (b) to (d) for the playing surface or sleeping surface, but place the block on the surface;

• (g) by gradually applying a force of 90 N over a period of five seconds and maintaining the force for an additional 10 seconds, attempt to pass the block, in all possible orientations, through any completely bounded opening that is located — or that was created or exposed as a result of the steps set out in paragraphs (b) to (f) — in each of the surfaces that define the occupant retention area;

• (h) if the playpen or sleep accessory has a structural cover, attempt to undo the zippers, snaps or other similar fasteners that attach it to the playpen or accessory by applying a force of 90 N in any direction to each of them; and

• (i) repeat the step set out in paragraph (g) for all the other completely bounded openings that are created or exposed in the surfaces that define the occupant retention area.