Windows and child fall prevention

Assess low operable windows, climbable furniture, non-structural screens, restrictors/guards and local rules without compromising required egress.

VERT / GREEN = documenter/entretenir · JAUNE / YELLOW = mesurer/vérifier · ROUGE / RED = arrêter et faire valider.

Climbable furniture at elevated window
Immediately rearrange space and assess suitable protection. Relying on insect screen
Do not treat an insect screen as fall protection. Restrictor planned on required egress
Check local code and egress strategy before installation. Fall risk/egress reviewed
Document device and maintenance in My Home.

What the professional checks

Verify local guard/opening and egress rules
Select device compatible with window and use

Official sources

ASPC — chutes d’enfants CNRC — Guide Partie 9

Checked: 2026-08-22

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V27

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V30

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V32

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