Re: Where to keep door keys?
the Ofsted lady told me that on a hook near the door is acceptable, though obviously you must take into account the risk of them being within reach of burglars through the letter box.
From the fire safety point of view, they would normally prefer keys in locks (obviously not great from security and safety point of view), again on a hook is acceptable.
Do you have coat hooks in the hall, that would be acceptable.
Re: Where to keep door keys?
Fab - in that case I will put in a hook in the porch that's away from the door and window, and out of the reach of the kids.
The other half put our coat hooks up and appears to have put them at his height (6'2"), rather than mine (5'-and-a-bit) so I have to really stretch up to reach them otherwise I'd definitely be able to keep the keys on one of those :laughing:
Re: Where to keep door keys?
My front door has to be locked manually so the key is always in the door. I have an external door between the front door and my lounge and when the children are able to open this I bring the front door key and put it on a unit by the door.
Re: Where to keep door keys?
Fire safety say a hook by the door but police and insurance usually disagree!!
If you are going to hang your keys near a door then please check with your insurance company first!
Re: Where to keep door keys?
I have a door chain that I use all the time .The little ones cant reach it and certainly wouldn't be able to undo it any way as it is fiddly
Re: Where to keep door keys?
I keep mine on a hook by the door but they can't be seen through the door and are in an alcove bit so can't be got at through the letter box. Like Sarah said, its worth considering safety as well.
Re: Where to keep door keys?
i got round it by having a key cubourd near the front door but am unsure what to do for the back one at the moment, another key cuboard mabbe? lol
charlotte x