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Window Handles that wont pass Fire Regs

  • 16-12-2005 04:09PM
    #1
    YAPP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭


    window handles - with a key

    apparently, escape windows cannot have a key=locking mechanisim button, it must be easily opened incase of a fire.....
    but doesnt this pose a security threat?

    Our eng wont sign off on the house because of this.....

    Does any one know where we could get new handles for escape windows.

    Spec
    Windows are woodgrain uPVC with brass handles
    Handle has a 8 maybe 10mm square shaft about 50mm long inside,

    I need to have a plain button with no keyhole.....

    Help appreciated....

    East Connaught/ Midlands Area

    YAPP


Comments

  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,904 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    YAPP wrote:
    apparently, escape windows cannot have a key=locking mechanisim button, it must be easily opened incase of a fire.....
    but doesnt this pose a security threat?
    If they are upstairs windows, its not particularly a problem.


  • #3
    mad m
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,043 ✭✭✭mad m


    Contact manufacturers of windows maybe or the installers?


  • #4
    GreeBo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,518 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    I just got new windows installed and (without measuring them) they seem to match what you are saying

    I'd go back to the manufacturer as they will have to sell the new handles now and thats your best bet to get matching systems.
    The senator ones I got are pretty much the exact same, just a button instead of a lock.


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