URGENT! ISO WINDOW GUARDS ABLE TO BE OPENED In EMERGENCY

Someone please give me a recommendation for window guards that can be opened in case of a fire C"V. A plus would be if they are easy to install. Thanks!

AFAIK there is no such thing. I just had windows guards installed and they said that I had to leave one windows in the apartment with nothing on it to act as the "fire escape" window ch'v.

Executive Member Joined: Aug 17 2009 Posts: 312

I have window guards that have a key that can be opened from the inside. I did not install them so I don't know where do get such a thing but it does exist. Maybe try a locksmith.

Gold Member Joined: Aug 24 2010 Posts: 1484

I don't think they are cheap, but my father had custom made window guards made for the basement - some iron guy did them, I can probably find out his contact info if you need it. They don't need a key to open - it's just a lever that clicks closed, but far enough in that a robber shouldn't be able to just open it himself.

Platinum Member Joined: Apr 12 2010 Posts: 5784

I don't know where to get them but fabulous I have metal window guards on all the windows in my house and they have one end with a lock which is left without a key. It is too hard for a kid to push open but a strong man/fireman can easily open it.
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Executive Member Joined: Dec 29 2007 Posts: 282

I am looking into this
http://www.goodbarsecurity.com/hinged-window-bars.html

did not purchase it yet..but definitely considering it.. seems like they have a release lever low down so open in case of emergency. Still trying to figure out if these work only in a bsmt or elsewhere as well..

OP here.

I know it exists.

Anyone??

Gold Member Joined: Aug 24 2010 Posts: 1484

something like this?

http://www.myspace.com/198685088/photos/37885206#%7B%22ImageId%22%3A37885206%7D

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Silver Member Joined: Jul 24 2009 Posts: 755

http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=536980&cmSource=Search

I think this is what you are looking for.

Senior Member Joined: Apr 12 2011 Posts: 169

I recently had a conversation with a fire department about this. he said the only one that is legal and safe is a very expensive (I think about $400) gate that can be opened only from the inside by unlocking it with your finger. (this way you do not need to keep a key on hand) based on what he was describing to me it is close interlocking metal in order that it cannot be opened from the outside (like by a robber) but can be opened in case of an emergency from the inside.
also, he said that while your landlord is responsible to put in window guards, you are responsible for the one that will be safe to open in case of emergency.
Good luck!

Silver Member Joined: Dec 06 2004 Posts: 816

I bought mine at Lowes, I don' think they had them at home depot, they were child saftey window gaurds they only came in beige. These were them

http://www.lowes.com/pd_104323.....facetInfo=

I bought window guards that open in Homedepot. On my first floor I put on full gates with an iron man. The ones that open cost $150.
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