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Which Tech Guidance Document?

  • 03-04-2012 7:28pm
    #1
    Fighting Irish
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    Which document has the relevant information about windows and window openings etc

    e.g can a window be opened fully when it's on a floor above ground floor


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  • #2
    sydthebeat
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    sounds like you are asking questions relevent to fire escape.

    this is TGD B, and specifically section 1.5

    what exactly are you looking to find out?


  • #3
    Fighting Irish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,065 ✭✭✭Fighting Irish


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    sounds like you are asking questions relevent to fire escape.

    this is TGD B, and specifically section 1.5

    what exactly are you looking to find out?

    I think that's the one i need, thanks mate

    I am looking to find out specifically, if a room above ground floor has a door which leads to a balcony. Should the windows in the room be openable and if so should they be easily openable?


  • #4
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Fighting Irish wrote: »
    I think that's the one i need, thanks mate

    I am looking to find out specifically, if a room above ground floor has a door which leads to a balcony. Should the windows in the room be openable and if so should they be easily openable?

    a door to a balcony offers the same fire escape (and fire fighting access) as an openable window
    remember that this door should not be 'key' lockable.
    an openable window is also required for rapid ventilation and a door may not be suitable for this, although it may be acceptable.

    an openable window in a room on first floor is required to be fitted with a safety restrictor which limits opening initially to 100m.

    when you say "easily openable" what do you mean?


  • #5
    Fighting Irish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,065 ✭✭✭Fighting Irish


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    a door to a balcony offers the same fire escape (and fire fighting access) as an openable window
    remember that this door should not be 'key' lockable.
    an openable window is also required for rapid ventilation and a door may not be suitable for this, although it may be acceptable.

    an openable window in a room on first floor is required to be fitted with a safety restrictor which limits opening initially to 100m.

    when you say "easily openable" what do you mean?

    I think that's all the info i need at the mo, the window i am talking about has a handle which isn't lockable and there are no restrictors on the window, the window can open at least 500mm

    So i presume this against regulations

    The door to the balcony is lockable with a turning knob, no key


  • #6
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Fighting Irish wrote: »
    I think that's all the info i need at the mo, the window i am talking about has a handle which isn't lockable and there are no restrictors on the window, the window can open at least 500mm

    So i presume this against regulations

    The door to the balcony is lockable with a turning knob, no key

    the regulations which refer to the restrictors only refer to windows which can be used as a means of escape. If the window can open so that a shape of 0.33 sq m can pass through it then id be of the opinion that it should be fitted with a restrictor. The idea is obviously that a child wouldnt push it open and fall out.

    However, if for some reason the window doesnt comply with the requirements for it to be classed as an escape window, it arguable that it doesnt require a restrictor. In this case, as i assume you are the client, you would need to weigh up the cost / benefit of installing restrictors on all the first floor windows.

    all this pertains to a new build... is this a new build?

    the door sounds fine from what youve said.


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