Re: Child Safety Lock by-law

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01/03/2017 at 10:18 am #26474
Cosmo
Flatchatter

    An interesting addition to the topic.  Our strata recently approached two firms to install locks that meet the requirements of the new laws.  On both occassions we were told they would only quote to fit ‘permanent’ restrictions on the windows.  

    This was to be done by fixing aluminium angles or wood to the windows to ensure that they could not be opened more than 12.5cm ever.

    On each occassion I referred the firms to the following “question and answer” on DFT’s web site at:  https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Tenants_and_home_owners/Strata_schemes/Window_and_balcony_safety/Window_safety_device_requirements.page

     

    “Will this mean the windows will never be able to open? 

    No. A window lock that allows the window to be fully opened, fully closed and also locked at 12.5cm complies with the legislation. When children are in the apartment, or on all common access areas such as stair landings, it makes sense to engage the locks at 12.5cm or less at all times to prevent falls.“

    I told the firms that we wanted locks.  Despite this they refused to quote to install locks.  Our search for a firm that will fit locks continues!