Western Australian Consolidated Regulations

FAIR TRADING (PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD) REGULATIONS 2001 - REG 9

9 .         Structural safety

        (1)         A lighter must have no sharp external edges.

        (2)         A lighter, when tested in accordance with Schedule 1 Division 3, 4 or 5, must not be damaged so as to affect its safe operation.

        (3)         A lighter, when tested in accordance with Schedule 1 Division 4, must not spontaneously ignite.

        (4)         The internal pressure of the fuel reservoir of a lighter when tested in accordance with Schedule 1 Division 6 must not suddenly decrease.

        [Regulation 9 inserted in Gazette 28 May 2010 p. 2349.]