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76 3 2 Window Safety and Maintenance The windows in your home can deteriorate over time due to wear and tear. They can come loose and pose a serious hazard to the people walking below. Therefore, it is important for you to ensure that they are in good condition by checking and maintaining them regularly, or repairing them when necessary. Advisory BCA & HDB Here are 3 simple steps to keep your windows secure. Casement Windows Sliding Windows Homeowners can face a penalty of up to $5,000 and/ or jail term of up to six months for failing to replace all aluminum rivets in casement windows with stainless steel rivets. In addition, should a window become loose and fall because of a lack of maintenance, homeowners can face up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/ or jail term of up to one year. 1 2 1 3 CHECK that fasteners are not rusty or loose CHECK that safety stoppers and angle strips are in their proper places CLEAN and oil joints or moving parts CLEAN the tracks and ensure window panels can slide smoothly CHANGE all rivets from aluminium to stainless steel by engaging an approved window contractor CHANGE worn-out safety stoppers and angle strips by engaging an approved window contractor Information on window safety (HDB): www.hdb.gov.sg/window_safety Information on window safety (BCA): www.bca.gov.sg/window_safety