My question is...would this window be one that could ever be used to escape from in case of an emergency? I wouldn't be comfortable with my windows nailed down...different States probably have different codes...so you might want to check with your own state. If you go through the ';process'; you might end up being on bad terms with your landlord. Whats broken on the window that it has to be nailed shut? The latch at the top? He may be looking at a whole window replacement...and on the otherhand, there are some ';fixed'; windows that don't open and shut. You could keep a hammer nearby to knock the window out in the event of an emergency....or try a ';friendly'; way to open the conversation about the window again by asking if there is a way you could repair the window yourself (there probably isn't, but it lets them know you would like it fixed and that you are worried about it--you can real sweetly tell them your concerns why without getting into a battle) MAYBE they will reconsider and repair....but I have an idea they would have fixed it had it been simple...it probably needs a new window.Is a window nailed down a fire hazard?
There is not enough information to answer the question correctly. One thing I know is that your landlord is wrong. A smoke detector is just that, a detector. It does not change fire hazards. But if the window is a means of egress, meaning that it can be used to escape during a fire, then yes having it nailed shut is against the code. All first floor windows that are a reasonable height (I don't know the exact number) to the ground are considered egress windows. Second and so on floors need to have a fire escape.
yes
No. It's not a fire hazard. But it is a severe safety issue.
let's put it this way...can YOU or your loved ones get out of that window if necessary. as a means of egress, any person should be able to utilize it as a means of escape, or to signal for help. if the window is nailed shut, you may not be able to do that. ask your local fire marshall.
Hmmm YES
I would ask your local fire department, but I would guess that unless you plan on jumping thru a glass window in a fire the answer would be....Yes
yes it is a fire hazard period... it goes the same for your exit door by the fire department you need 7 seconds to get out to turn your door knob as well as your deadlock and any chain lock to the door is prohibited and/or recognized as a fire hazard.
also in some states one smoke detector is not enough you need one in every sleeping area also. if they are battery operated for his protection (the owner/landlord) have to check them regularly so the battery is replaced yearly and not removed making the detector useless.
Yes, it is a fire hazard. The smoke detector does little good if you can't escape.
yes it is. you dont want to find out to late.
Yes it is a fire hazard. You can call the city out to look at it and they will make him fix it and if he doesn't they will fine him.
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