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Window Guards For Children
A window guard is a crucial device for every window of your house if you have young children at home. Window guards are designed to prevent falls from windows, which means they need to be properly affixed on the window frame they are to protect in order to prevent a disastrous fall.
It is quite important to understand the importance of such a child safety product. Every year, dozens of children are seriously injured, some even killed, as the result of falls that for the most part could have been prevented.
A properly installed and operated window guard simply saves life!
So remember
A window guard has to be approved by your fire department and/or local authorities, see certified locksmith for further information.- A window guard should always be equipped with a fire escape quick release device, especially if your home is 65ft high or above (see local authorities for further information)
The maximum opening between bars shouldn’t be larger than 4” in any direction, to prevent kids from going through them, or accidentally hanging themselves.
In conclusion, never forget to consult your certified locksmith and your local authorities.
In many States, window guards are mandatory in any household with children younger than 11 years.
If this stipulation applies to you, you will probably have to fill what is commonly called a window guard form, delivered either to your landlord or to your local authorities.
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