We moved!

[bisous]

Awesome! The outdoor space sounds particularly nice! I'm sure it will only get better.

[sariana]

You mentioned the deadbolt opens only with a key. Does that include on the inside? If so, I recommend you keep a key in the lock (assuming kiddos can't reach that high) for safety, in case of a need to evacuate quickly. You don't want to be searching for a key in case of an emergency. Or hang one on a hook right by the door.

Congrats on the move!

[SnuggleBuggles]

You mentioned the deadbolt opens only with a key. Does that include on the inside? If so, I recommend you keep a key in the lock (assuming kiddos can't reach that high) for safety, in case of a need to evacuate quickly. You don't want to be searching for a key in case of an emergency. Or hang one on a hook right by the door.

Congrats on the move!

My brother always called those “die in a fire” locks. Yes, keep the key right there!

Hope your ankle feels better. And don’t let your dh throw everything out! You have the space...a few things stored away won’t kill him.


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[NCGrandma]

You mentioned the deadbolt opens only with a key. Does that include on the inside? If so, I recommend you keep a key in the lock (assuming kiddos can't reach that high) for safety, in case of a need to evacuate quickly. You don't want to be searching for a key in case of an emergency. Or hang one on a hook right by the door.

Congrats on the move!

I would consider going one step further and asking your rental agent or whoever if this can be replaced with a deadbolt with an interior thing that turns to open (whatever it’s called). Of course if the door has a glass panel near the lock, that might not be ideal.

You also mentioned that this is the only entrance/exit. So the enclosed patio does not have any way to get out in case of emergency?


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[carolinamama]

Despite some bumps, everything sounds like it is working out. So happy for you and your family!

[legaleagle]

My brother always called those “die in a fire” locks. Yes, keep the key right there!

Baby Bargains

I know that fire code varies by state but it is definitely not code here to have a keyed deadbolt on the egress door!

[Melaine]

Congrats on moving in! It sounds awesome. I’m so sad about the chalk art. That was a great idea for a surprise I know they loved it!

[rollycolly2007]

Thank you everyone. We made 4 copies of the keys. DH already put one set of keys next to the front door out of the kids reach. There are 5 windows surrounding the front door including the 12 windows upstairs. One of the 5 windows is a huge window that can fit a person that we could break in case of a fire.

The first floor is just the front door, small coat closet and the 61 inch grand staircase. The living space is all upstairs. There are 2 sets of sliding glass doors that lead to the patio, but since it’s not an exit unless we can’t get down the stairs to the front door.


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[rollycolly2007]

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[rollycolly2007]

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This is the entrance with keyed dead bolt. There are 3 more windows on the other side of the front door. The stairs lead to the living area.


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