when children are present in the home,,it is important to consider the pet door during child proofing activities,the pet door may be misused by a child resulting in the child accessing potential hazards that may be on the other side of the pet door.Purchasers/Homeowners with swimming pools should ensure that the pet door is monitored at all times and that the swimming pool has adequate barriers to entry.If a new hazard is created inside or outside of your home, which may be accessed through the pet door.Radio Sysyems Corporation recommands that yu properly guard access to the hazard or remove the pet door.The closing panel or lock,if applicable,is provide for aesthetic and energy efficiency purposes and is not intended as a security device.Radio Systems Corporation will not be liable for unitended use and the purchaser of this product accepts full responsibility for oversight of the opening it creates. The user,prior to installation,must become familiar with all building codes that may affect the installation of the pet door and determine,along with a licensed contractor,its suitability in a given installation.This pet door is not a fire door.it is important for the owner and contractor to consider any risks that may be present inside or outside of the pet door,and any risks that may be created by subsequent changes to your property and how they may relate to the existence and use ,including misuse of the pet door.