CARAVAN parks across the state are set to bear the financial burden of re-fitting rooms with the State Government warning of a blitz on bunk beds.
The regulations will become mandatory in October and stem from the tragic death of 10-year-old Elise Neville, who fell from a bunk bed while on a family holiday at a Caloundra unit in January 2002.
Serious injuries are also common with an estimated 450 Queensland children injured in bunk-related accidents each year, with one in every 10 incidents involving a ceiling fan.
An Office of Fair Trading spokeswoman said the department had worked to inform short-term accommodation, including caravan parks and motels, of the changes since late 2011.
Those found not complying could face penalties of up to $1.1 million if part of body corporate or $220,000 if not.
Worklaw Health and Safety managing director Ian Gidlow said there was "no doubt" the caravan park industry would be affected.
"Some smaller and older parks that have relied on this type of accommodation are facing a capital increase in costs and are going to have to make some changes," Mr Gidlow said.
The safety regulations join the 2003 Australian and New Zealand standards that recommend children younger than nine should not use the top bunk.
Newmarket Caravan Park owner Robyn Wright said bunk beds were integral for affordable short-term accommodation venues.
"If you want a family accommodated, then you've got to have bunk beds or two rooms, which makes it too expensive," she said.
An Office of Fair Trading spokeswoman said the changes would come into force on October 21.
"It is difficult to estimate the total number of bunk beds that will have to be replaced by short-term accommodation providers," the spokeswoman said yesterday.
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