Fire Safety Window

BalboBiggins

Hi Guys,

I've had planning approved and one of the stipulations is as follows:

"The flat roof of the ground floor rear extension shall be accessed for fire escape and maintenance purposes only."

Does this mean that the window at the back of the house has to be tilt and turn?

We are getting flush casement windows at the front of the house but we're assuming that we can't get these at the back due to the above condition. Thanks.

greasepalm

Unsure about that but 10+ years ago on the stairs we had a twin window fixed and open and wanted 1 wide opening window which is about 3feet wide to allow to get onto garage roof. Just a thought.

https://www.horizonwindows.ie/guide-to-fire-regulations-for-windows/#:~:text=The%20window%20should%20have%20an,this%20minimum%20clear%20open%20area.

Calahonda52

BalboBiggins wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I've had planning approved and one of the stipulations is as follows:

"The flat roof of the ground floor rear extension shall be accessed for fire escape and maintenance purposes only."

Does this mean that the window at the back of the house has to be tilt and turn?

We are getting flush casement windows at the front of the house but we're assuming that we can't get these at the back due to the above condition. Thanks.

They don't want it used as a balcony, with sunscreen and bikinis etc:D

BalboBiggins

Calahonda52 wrote: »

They don't want it used as a balcony, with sunscreen and bikinis etc:D

So with a flush window which barely opens, will that be ok?

greasepalm

Window that hardly opens up cant be called a fire exit.

Too many babes with bikinis on a roof and thinking of another collapse on the cards.

Gumbo

BalboBiggins wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I've had planning approved and one of the stipulations is as follows:

"The flat roof of the ground floor rear extension shall be accessed for fire escape and maintenance purposes only."

Does this mean that the window at the back of the house has to be tilt and turn?

We are getting flush casement windows at the front of the house but we're assuming that we can't get these at the back due to the above condition. Thanks.

No, it means you can’t use the flat roof to sun bathe, or to have a party.
Basically no access other than maintenance.

Gumbo

BalboBiggins wrote: »

So with a flush window which barely opens, will that be ok?

The window still needs to comply with the means of escape/rescue requirements if it’s a bedroom.

BalboBiggins

Thanks lads.

greasepalm

Gumbo wrote: »

The window still needs to comply with the means of escape/rescue requirements if it’s a bedroom.

Getting out of a window if your a big person can be an issue if its in a window in a bedroom:eek::eek:

Gumbo

greasepalm wrote: »

Getting out of a window if your a big person can be an issue if its in a window in a bedroom:eek::eek:

0.33 Sq. M
Min. 450mm wide.

We can’t legislate for every body shape and fitness level unfortunately.

PMBC

AFAIK those minimum dimensions are based on firefighter entry with B.A. on his/her back.

Penn

greasepalm wrote: »

Getting out of a window if your a big person can be an issue if its in a window in a bedroom:eek::eek:

The size isn't just based on people getting out, but a firefighter potentially with an oxygen tank on his back getting in. (edit: as PMBC said)

In the event of a fire, even a big person will squeeze through if their life depends on it.

greasepalm

Yes as posted on 2nd link but height from floor to base of window and needing an assist to get in or out might also be needed.