#27898
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    @artarmonite said:
    I am very passionate about the need for locks on windows but before I go into why please, please, please check the quote. In our block we halved the quote because a lot of the windows were not high enough from the ground,  some were actually doors opening to balconies, and the bathroom windows were more than 1.7m above the floor.

    Firstly, well said on the need for window locks. The evidence  is irrefutable and anyone who puts personal expense before the safety of children needs to take a long hard look at themselves.  You’ll find like-minded individuals over there in the corner, muttering about how having fences round swimming pools is part of the ‘Nanny State’.

    That said, there seems to be a lot of confusion and plain ignorance about this and along with that comes people who are happy to make a quick buck at our expense, as well as those who don’t mind spending your money.  

    We have had posts from people whose windows were being permanently restricted (not required by the Act but cheaper than window locks) and others from people who didn’t need locks in the first place.

    There is a pretty comprehensive page on the regulations here on the Fair Trading website.  Have a look and you will see how simple and relatively inexpensive it can be.

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