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

Thank you to everyone who shared last week's Fire Prevention Week tips! Here is a handy one-pager to set aside for the coming year. Fire prevention and window safety are important topics to discuss all year round!

Fire Prevention Week tip #7: Consult your local building code official to determine proper placement of window guards or fall prevention devices. Look for devices that comply with ASTM F2090.

Fire Prevention Week tip #6: Check with local code officials when replacing your windows to understand emergency escape and rescue (egress) building code requirements.

Fire Prevention Week tip #5: Open the window or choose another exit route if your home features windows with impact resistant glass, common in hurricane-prone areas.

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

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

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

It's Fire Prevention Week! We will be sharing tips for homeowners. Our first tip: create a fire escape plan that includes two exits from every room in your home, through a door and a window.

Here is a great resource about how Window Opening Control Devices (WOCDs) can be an important part of window safety. WOCDs reduce risks, allowing for quick escapes in emergencies. Read it to learn more! dwmmag.com/2026/08/13/dwm-au…

Thanks to all who shared our #windowsafety tips last week during #WindowSafetyWeek! Remember to spread the message of window safety all year round. #WindowSafety

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-…