![]() ![]() Crib corner posts must be no more than 3 mm (1/8 in) high. Cribs must have a side height of at least 66 cm (26 in) when the mattress support is in the lowest position. The side height of cradles and bassinets should be at least 23 cm (9 in). Cribs, cradles or bassinets with visible signs of damage, missing parts, or missing information should be destroyed. The spacing between the bars should be no more than 6 cm (2 3/8 in). It is also important that the mattress used fits snugly with a gap of no more than 3 cm (1 3/16 in) between the mattress and the crib, cradle or bassinet. They must be in good condition, with no missing parts. Cribs, cradles and bassinets must come with information that identifies the manufacturer or importer, model name or number, date of manufacture, and assembly instructions. Health Canada does not recommend using cribs older than 10 years as they are more likely to have broken, worn, loose or missing parts, and be missing warnings or instructions. Cribs manufactured before September 1986 likely do not meet these requirements and should therefore not be sold. It is illegal to sell cribs that do not meet the current regulatory requirements. Also, be sure that it is in good condition with no missing parts and with functioning anchoring systems. Before selling a used car seat, check with Transport Canada ( 1-80 or for more information and to find out if the car seat has been recalled. For questions regarding the expiry date for a specific child car seat or booster seat, please contact the manufacturer. Please be aware that most, if not all, manufacturers place an expiry date on their child car seats and booster seats, even though it is not regulated or required by Transport Canada. Do not sell a car seat that has been in a vehicle during a collision. ![]() Car seats must come with warnings, guidelines for use, installation instructions, and date of manufacture. You should always check with the manufacturer before selling a car seat. Remember that it is illegal to sell car seats that do not meet the current regulatory requirements. Call the Code Enforcement Division at 62, if you have concerns about garage sale regulations.Car seats must have a National Safety Mark and meet current regulatory requirements.Never allow anyone to go inside your residence for any reason, including using the bathroom.All entrances into the residence should be securely locked, including backyard gates.Cut down on possible theft by having a 12 to 15-foot buffer zone between the road and your items.If someone wants to break a large bill, such as $100 for a small item, tell them you will be happy to hold the item if they want to go get change. Use a locked cash box or a fanny pack and keep only a very limited amount of money on you at any time. ![]() All transactions should be cash only never accept personal checks, business checks, or payroll checks.There should only be one designated cashier so buyers can't claim they paid someone else.At least two persons should always be available to watch persons coming onto the premises to browse the items being sold. Never operate a garage sale by yourself.Although no permit is required to hold a garage sale, temporary use permits may be required for other types of sales (such as holding a boutique sale).Violations of garage sale regulations are subject to immediate closure of the sale and a possible misdemeanor criminal complaint filed with the city attorney's office.Advertising in a newspaper is a good alternative. Never post nails or place signs on trees, utility poles, signposts, parkway or other city property, or other off-site premises (with the exception of your own vehicle which must be properly parked on the street to advertise your sale).No merchandise may be displayed in the public-right-of-way, on front porches, or within the front yard of interior lots, or the front yard and/or side yard of corner lots. ![]() One single-face sign, not larger than 2-feet by 3-feet, may be posted on the premises where a sale is being held for the duration of the sale and must be removed immediately thereafter.Garage sale hours are limited to 9 am to 8 pm.A permit is not required to hold a garage sale, but only two garage sales, not to exceed two consecutive days, may be conducted in a calendar year by any one individual, household group, family, or multi-unit property. ![]()
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