Window Guards Installation
Bobco Ornamental Iron offers a wide range of contracting services for people on Long Island and throughout the New York City area, including the professional installation of window guards. It may surprise you to know this, but kids falling out of windows is a daily problem. And leads to significant injuries and sometimes even deaths. These injuries range from minor cuts and bruises, to broken bones, to fatal head injuries. However, many of these incidents can be avoided by installing window guards and other safety measures. Take the necessary precautions and get window guards installed today! When you turn to Bobco Ornamental Iron, you will be getting years of experience as well!
Safe Installation of Window Guards
Installing window guards is an effective way to enhance the safety of any window. These devices are designed to limit window openings to no more than four inches, preventing young children from opening the window wide enough to fall.
In New York City, the NYC Health Code mandates that buildings with three or more apartments must install window guards in any apartment where a child 10 years or younger resides, as well as in common hallways. This regulation helps protect children from potential accidents and ensures compliance with local safety standards.
Even outside New York City, many homeowners, particularly on Long Island, choose to install window guards as a preventative measure. They provide peace of mind, significantly reducing the risk of accidental falls. Additional precautions, such as keeping furniture away from windows, further enhance safety, as children often climb on furniture and could otherwise reach open windows. By combining window guards with smart home safety practices, families can create a much safer environment for young children.
Major Risk of Window Falls
There are certain circumstances where windows pose a risk, especially to small children and/or when no safeguards are put in place. However, the installation of window guards can limit risks and make the environment a safer place. Here are some notes about window guards and the importance of proper installation.
- Window falls from windows are more common in spring and summer months, which makes sense since people use windows more in the warmer months.
- Twenty-five percent of window fall injuries end up in the hospital.
- Children under 5 years are more likely to suffer serious injuries from a window fall. These children are also three times more likely to suffer a head injury.
Then we come to the surface outside the window. Obviously, harder surfaces like concrete are more likely to suffer a serious injury or a head injury and wind up in the hospital. So of course it isn't always possible to change the surface, but it is something to be aware of. Perhaps you have the opportunity to plant a bush or a flower bed, which can cushion the landing in case of a fall.
If you live with a hard surface outside the window and have small kids, then you should consider the installation of window guards. And if you are a landlord and do not have window guards for apartment building, well, then, what are you waiting for?
Contact Us for Window Guards Installation
Bobco Ornamental Iron, located in Franklin Square, has years of experience as a general contractor in the greater New York City area and throughout Long Island, New York. Among the many projects we handle is the installation of window guards. Very common for residential apartment buildings and a safety measure any building owner should look into to keep their tenants safe. Get a quote for the installation of window guards today.
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Bobco Ornamental Iron Inc.
Franklin Square NY 11010