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Window Safety Week Observed April 5-11, 2026; Fenestration Industry Encouraged to Share Safety Tips fgiaonline.org/about/news-and…

Tip 7: Install ASTM F2090-compliant devices designed to limit how far a window will open to help prevent a fall. #WindowSafety

Tip 6: Don’t rely on insect screens to prevent a window fall. Insect screens are designed to keep bugs out, not keep children in the home. #WindowSafety

Tip 5: Don’t allow children to jump on beds or other furniture to help reduce potential falls. #WindowSafety

Tip 4: Don’t place furniture near windows to prevent young children from climbing and gaining access to an open window. #WindowSafety

Tip 3: Supervise children to keep child’s play away from windows, balconies and patio doors. #WindowSafety

Tip 2: When opening a window for ventilation, use those located out of a child’s reach. #WindowSafety

Tip 1: When young children are around, keep windows closed and locked. #WindowSafety

Today is the first day of #WindowSafetyWeek! Follow this account for daily tips on how to keep children safe now and year round. #windowsafety

Window Safety Week, recognized every year during the first full week in April, serves as a reminder of recognizing the importance of #windowsafety and fall prevention year-round. fgiaonline.org/pages/window-s…

Thank you for following along with our safety tips during National Fire Prevention Week! Save this tip sheet to reference year round.

Fire safety tip 7: Consult your local building codes to determine proper placement of window guards or fall prevention devices. If you equip windows in your home with these products, install devices that comply with ASTM F2090 for quick release.

Fire safety tip 6: Check local building codes when remodeling your home to understand emergency escape and rescue (egress) building code requirements. Egress windows are designated by code as large enough for you to escape through or for rescue workers to enter in emergencies.

Fire safety tip 5: Open the window to escape or choose another exit route if your home features windows with impact-resistant glass, commonly used in hurricane-prone areas.

Fire safety tip 4: Attempt to open a window first, rather than break the glass, if you must exit through it in an emergency.

Fire safety tip 3: Practice opening and closing windows that may be designated as emergency exits.

Fire safety tip 2: Practice your fire escape plan during the day and at night, as many home fires occur at night.

It's National Fire Prevention Week in the U.S.! We will be sharing one fire escape drill tip each day this week to help educate our followers. Tip 1: Create a fire escape plan with your family that includes two exits from every room in your home, through a door and a window.

October 5-11, 2025, is National Fire Prevention Week fgiaonline.org/about/news-and…

This is another reminder about why window safety is so important. Be sure to spread the word on this matter all year long. 10news.com/news/local-new…