Are there different types of window guards?
There are many types of approved window guards. Approved window guards are a minimum of 15 inches tall with horizontal bars spaced so that a 5-inch ball (i.e., the size of a baby’s head) cannot pass through (see Figure 1). The manufacturer’s approval number must be imprinted on the window guard (e.g., HDWG # 03-77-15). This number must be listed on the “Approved List of Manufacturers and Model Numbers,” distributed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The list is available online at http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/win/winman.pdf. Figure 2: Standard Window Guard Window guards or any other type of limiting device must be appropriate for the type of window in which they are installed: double hung, casement, slider, etc. To find out what type of window guard or limiting device is appropriate for your home, call 311 or visit nyc.gov/health.
