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Purpose of key locking on windows?

  • 18-08-2015 10:59PM
    #1
    Possom1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭


    I was wondering what is the purpose of key locking on house windows?

    Once the handle of a window is pushed into the correct position the window is closed and cannot (in theory) be opened from the outside.

    But some/many window handles also have a key to lock them internally. Is this to stop someone from getting out, or what is the point of the inside key lock?


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  • #2
    Tails142
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,120 ✭✭✭Tails142


    Possom1 wrote: »
    I was wondering what is the purpose of key locking on house windows?

    Once the handle of a window is pushed into the correct position the window is closed and cannot (in theory) be opened from the outside.

    But some/many window handles also have a key to lock them internally. Is this to stop someone from getting out, or what is the point of the inside key lock?

    I guess just to stop kids climbing out the window? It's the only worth while reason I can think of.

    It does my head in when I try to open a window and the wife has locked them up.

    House insurance also has a clause that if your window has locks and they aren't locked you're not covered in event of a break in, why I don't know.


  • #3
    ahnowbrowncow
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    If you have kids you wouldn't want them opening the window and running out on the road.


  • #4
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,783 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Locking handles are main to prevent kids opening the window but they can also give extra security in case a top sash is left open and someone reaches in or tries to use something to hook the handle and open the main window.


  • #5
    dathi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭dathi


    Tails142 wrote: »
    I guess just to stop kids climbing out the window? It's the only worth while reason I can think.

    building regulations prohibit the use of window locks on bedroom windows as windows have to be used as a means of escape in case of fire.


  • #6
    stooge
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    dathi wrote: »
    building regulations prohibit the use of window locks on bedroom windows as windows have to be used as a means of escape in case of fire.

    correct. you should not have locks on bedroom windows. if you do, ensure they are always unlocked in case of fire.


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