hi there
just a query about any new regulations with regard upstairs window openings. I know there have been some tragic accidents with fires and locked windows/openings not big enough and any new regs to prevent this tragedy would be welcome. However i visited my new build, development house over weekend and noticed that there was no facility for locking windows (no problem with that) but also the windows - big picture windows - opened very wide, 90 degree angle type thing! All in all i can see the benefit of this type arrangement in the event of quick exit required, but i am concerned as to how to ensure safety in the normal course of events should kids be kids and mess with them. Obviously one idea would be to make sure there is no facility to climb up onto the wondow sill, but with the inevitable box bedroom type situation the only place to put a bed is immediately under the window.
Suppose i am just wondering if there are any regulation preventing locking windows or smaller openings! Perhaps the developer is putting in the cheaper opton instead of windows opening from the top or something similiar to make it more difficult to open window wide except in an emergency! Though in fairness the developer has been quite accomodating so far and is using top notch options as far as i can see.
Will only have kids visiting in the near future but wondering about future options. Any ideas?
just a query about any new regulations with regard upstairs window openings. I know there have been some tragic accidents with fires and locked windows/openings not big enough and any new regs to prevent this tragedy would be welcome. However i visited my new build, development house over weekend and noticed that there was no facility for locking windows (no problem with that) but also the windows - big picture windows - opened very wide, 90 degree angle type thing! All in all i can see the benefit of this type arrangement in the event of quick exit required, but i am concerned as to how to ensure safety in the normal course of events should kids be kids and mess with them. Obviously one idea would be to make sure there is no facility to climb up onto the wondow sill, but with the inevitable box bedroom type situation the only place to put a bed is immediately under the window.
Suppose i am just wondering if there are any regulation preventing locking windows or smaller openings! Perhaps the developer is putting in the cheaper opton instead of windows opening from the top or something similiar to make it more difficult to open window wide except in an emergency! Though in fairness the developer has been quite accomodating so far and is using top notch options as far as i can see.
Will only have kids visiting in the near future but wondering about future options. Any ideas?