window restrictors

Old_Git

Tenant has small children and needs some kind of window restrictor to prevent the children climbing out the windows .

i dont mind paying but what are the health& safety situation and implications for me .

What are the best type for pvc windows with toddlers in the house.

AnotherJoe

Lot of variables. Is this for new windows, restricting existing windows, are the windows at floor level in a top storey, or ground level and is it to prevent escape or them toppling out from a height ?

Old_Git

AnotherJoe wrote: »

Lot of variables. Is this for new windows, restricting existing windows, are the windows at floor level in a top storey, or ground level and is it to prevent escape or them toppling out from a height ?

First floor, exsisting windows . To prevent child climbing out.

AnotherJoe

Do the existing windows have locks? Most windows woudl have locks which can be locked in a partially open position as well as fully closed

Old_Git

AnotherJoe wrote: »

Do the existing windows have locks?

Yes they can be locked in the closed position only ,but obviously the tenant want to open the windows

AnotherJoe

I presume they are very old? Our UPVC windows must be 25 years old and can be locked partially open, say a bit less. Our downstairs ones which are newer also are the same.That's just standard. Are you sure yours can't ?
If you want more say 3 or 4 inches or something then I've been in hotels where that's as much as they opened but you are always due to fire regs going have to have one that can fully open. I presume normal window companies will supply those limited opening ones as well.

Mutton_Geoff

Is there a risk to your liability if you fit something that then fails or otherwise doesn’t work as intended? Would it be better just to allow the tenant to fit their own?

Old_Git

AnotherJoe wrote: »

I presume they are very old? Our UPVC windows must be 25 years old and can be locked partially open, say a bit less. Our downstairs ones which are newer also are the same.That's just standard. Are you sure yours can't ?
If you want more say 3 or 4 inches or something then I've been in hotels where that's as much as they opened but you are always due to fire regs going have to have one that can fully open. I presume normal window companies will supply those limited opening ones as well.

As far as I know they are from 2012. My last house had windows from 2000 and 2004 and never had restrictors you mentioned.

oystercatcher

I vaguely remember something about window restrictors when we were talking to double glazing companies. It might be worth talking to a reputable local company (not one of the big companies who will try and sell you a complete new set of windows with a huge discount if you sign now as the offer is about to finish !)

middleclassbutpoor

I think the reference to locking partially open would be where the window was like 0.5 cm open. Most upvc windows we have ever had, had these.

What your tenant is looking for is something that may allow it to open say 5-10cm. You see these in hotel rooms.

anselld

I would go for this type...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/LiNKFOR-Restrictor-Security-Stainless-Screws/dp/B07H2654H8
Not visible when the window is shut and nothing to screw to the visible part of the frame so can be removed without leaving visible holes.