Is it illegal to install security window?

As of March, 2020, China's laws and regulations have not stipulated that the installation of security window is illegal, but some counties and cities have required the installation of security window, and those that do not meet the requirements will be forced to rectify or dismantle.

Taking Guangzhou as an example, the Measures for the Administration of Guangzhou Anti-theft Network stipulates that:

Article 5? The setting of anti-theft net shall comply with the provisions of planning, fire protection, city appearance and landscape, and meet the following requirements:

(a) the structure is safe, the appearance is beautiful, and the color is in harmony with the building facade; The same building should adopt similar materials, colors and styles; ?

(2) The anti-theft net should be installed on the inner side of the window sash, and should be a movable fence or at least one movable opening for the safe evacuation of personnel; ?

(three) balcony, corridor and railing shall not be set up security net. If safety protection is really necessary, you can install an invisible anti-theft net with a steel wire diameter of not more than 2mm, or set a security door or fence at the door frame where it enters and exits. ?

Article 7? If the built anti-theft net does not conform to the provisions of Article 5 of these Measures, the subdistrict office and the Town People's Government shall urge the gradual transformation. If it fails to change within the time limit, the subdistrict office and the Town People's Government shall organize the comprehensive law enforcement department of urban management to carry out compulsory rectification or demolition, and the expenses required shall be borne by the parties concerned.

Extended data

"Guangzhou anti-theft net setting management measures" stipulates that:

Article 4? The municipal administrative department of urban management is responsible for the supervision of the setting of anti-theft network within the administrative area of this Municipality.

District urban management administrative department is responsible for the management of anti-theft network settings within its jurisdiction.

Sub-district offices and Town People's governments are responsible for the specific affairs of setting up and managing anti-theft nets within their respective jurisdictions.

Article 6? New construction, renovation and expansion of buildings need to install anti-theft nets, which should be designed, constructed and accepted in a unified way with the main project.

Article 8? Refuse or obstruct the government staff to perform their duties according to law, the public security organs shall be punished in accordance with the "People's Republic of China (PRC) Public Security Management Punishment Law" and other laws and regulations; If a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law.

Guangzhou Municipal People's Government-Measures for the Administration of Anti-theft Net Setting in Guangzhou