Think everyone's missing the point.... don't rely on being able to break windows (take it from me, it is difficult) if a fire breaks out.... the regs are there for a reason - you need to be able to get out easily.
You need a thing called a Centre Punch.
nobody's missing any point. people are giving their views on this topic. it is highly unlikely the windows are not regulation. you may have found it difficult to break the window but you are not everybody. each person is different. as i have stated above each window has a weak spot, typically either of the lower 2 corners. i ask a mate of mine this evening (who installs double-glaze) and he did actually confirm the weak points. he also told that an average person **should** be able to break the window with a heavy object. i do take you point that in a smoke filled room things are a lot more difficult etc. however.....there are things people can do to minimize a fire breaking out (electrics) and also put in some safe guards as well in the event of a fire (fire blanket etc). do not rely on just regulations alone.
do not rely on just regulations alone.
That looks ideal for breaking into cars too. Its handy size would slip into a pocket quite easily.This spring loaded one from [broken link removed] would certainly do the job.
Building Reg's don't apply to existing buildings , people are entitled to ask for and to offer practical advice .
Understood, however i must confess that i do not see how anyone can consider the use of a hammer to break double glazed windows to escape in case of a fire to be 'practical' in any sense of the word. Its madness IMHO.
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