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Every window which is openable and which is located within 20 feet of ground level or within ten feet of an adjacent roof or within ten feet of an exterior stairway, fire escape, ramp or porch accessible from ground level shall be equipped with a lock which when in the locked position will prevent the window from being opened from outside the building. Every such window to a dwelling unit, other than a casement window or any other window which opens on hinges, shall also be provided with a device which will allow the window to be fixed in an open position of not less than four inches and not more than six inches, and which when in the locked position will prevent the window from being moved to a more open position from outside the building. Latching or locking devices on storm window sashes or screen frames shall not be deemed to meet the requirements of this section.
(Prior code § 78.5-5; Added Coun. J. 9-23-87, p. 4259)