My father lives in an assisted living community in Michigan. His window is barred shut. When I asked about opening the window, I was informed that windows are not allowed to be open due to the fact that some residents could escape. Does anyone know if this is a policy across the nation, or is it specific only to this community? I also wondered if it’s possible to contest this, or request that the window could at least be opened a few inches to allow for fresh air flow.
If Fire Marshall can't help call the State Ombudsman. The State does not allow restraints so would be weird they woukd allow windows to be nailed shut.
I would contact the ombudsman and the fire marshal to determine if they can actually lock people in with no escape if a fire were to happen in the hallway.