We have a fire escape window in new house, which is Finleys bedroom, its not an option to have him in a different room, BUT

parents have lost the window lock key, is there any sort of restrictor we can use on the window to stop it being opened far enough for a small child to fall out but still able to use it as the fire escape if there ever was an emergency

Found some window restrictors but dont really know which sort we need, or if they are suitable for a fire escape as it doesnt say

Its an outward opening window with a normal outward opening top section, there are 2 catches, 1 each side which you press in and turn in towards the window if that makes sense

Dont have time to get a window fitter to get new keys, but we will need something doing ASAP


edit to add this link

https://www.upvc-hardware.co.uk/safe...lease-569.html

will this be any good? is it a case of simply pushing the bracket up over to open the window, as i think that might be ok for Finley
Ta

Sarah

 

If it's a casement type window you can get a cheap 3 stage restrictor fitted. It's like a 5" long x 1/2 inch dia' hinged bar which has 3 notches which fit into a small notched plate fixed to frame restricting the opening to 1", 2" or 3"..

 

i have no idea, its an UPVC window that has a frame

what is a casement type window

saw some brackets with notches but they look quite simple to open which would worry me slightly with a very adventurous child he would probably figure it out

 

Casement is a window which opens outwards the conventional way, and these restrictors are pretty childproof and fit UPVC no probs'

Will try and get you a pic

 

it will be a casement one then, so you think the one above would be ok? will places like B&Q do them or am i best off ordering online?

 

Just had a quick look on the net and couldn't find 'em.....

Lots of hook type ones which you should get from B&Q etc, if not try your local Double Glazing firm

HTH

 

thanks, it wasnt one of these you were on about was it


http://www.handlestore.com/restricto...ils.php?pid=23