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  • 15-09-2019 8:50pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭


    Can someone explain to me what are the restrictions of having windows that open out upstairs? Can they not exceed a width of 800mm? Must there be a break in the glass if they exceed a certain length upstairs?

    Are tilt and turn windows a better option than those that open out for upstairs? Would like to fit blinds on the upstairs if so are tilt and turn windows not an option?


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  • Subscribers Posts: 41,080 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    theres no real restriction other than whats mentioned in the relevant regs.
    ive bolded the most important ones, but they are all applicable.

    The only other restriction is what the window manufacturer can actually make and stand over.

    (a) The window should have an openable
    section which provides an
    unobstructed clear open area of at
    least 0.33 m2


    The height should be not less than
    450 mm. The width should be not less
    than 450 mm. The opening section
    should be capable of remaining in the
    position which provides this minimum
    clear open area.


    (b) The bottom of the window opening
    should be not more than 1100 mm

    and in the case of a rooflight not less
    than 600 mm above the floor,
    immediately inside or beneath the
    window or rooflight.

    (c) As an exception to the general
    guidance in TGD K that guarding be
    provided for any window, the cill of
    which is less than 800 mm in height
    above floor level, (where the external
    ground level is below 1.4 m below
    floor level), guarding should not be
    provided to a rooflight opening
    provided in compliance with this
    paragraph.

    (d) In the case of a dormer window or
    rooflight, the distance from the eaves
    to the bottom of the opening section
    of the rooflight, or, where the window
    is vertical, the vertical plane of the
    window, should not exceed 1.7 m
    measured along the slope of the
    roof.

    (e) The area beneath the window
    externally should be such as to
    make escape or rescue practicable
    .
    For example;
    (i) where there is a clear drop from a
    window in an upper storey or attic
    conversion, the ground beneath the
    window should be suitable for
    supporting a ladder safely and be
    accessible for rescue by the fire
    services or others.

    (ii) Where there is a roof,
    conservatory, balcony or canopy
    below a window for escape or
    rescue, it should be structurally
    adequate to support those using
    the window.

    (f) The opening section of the window
    should be secured by means of
    fastenings which are readily
    openable from the inside
    . In certain
    circumstances safety restrictors may
    be fitted to such windows see TGD K
    Section 2.7. Lockable handles or
    restrictors, which can only be
    released by removable keys or other
    tools, should not be fitted to window
    opening sections for escape or
    rescue.


  • Administrators Posts: 53,439 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    Seadin wrote: »
    Can someone explain to me what are the restrictions of having windows that open out upstairs? Can they not exceed a width of 800mm? Must there be a break in the glass if they exceed a certain length upstairs?

    Are tilt and turn windows a better option than those that open out for upstairs? Would like to fit blinds on the upstairs if so are tilt and turn windows not an option?

    You can get blinds for tilt and turn windows, they are fitted to the windows themselves rather than the frame or wall.

    They are very neat, but will let in slightly more light than traditional blinds around the edges, since they won’t fill the entire window frame.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭Seadin


    awec wrote: »
    You can get blinds for tilt and turn windows, they are fitted to the windows themselves rather than the frame or wall.

    They are very neat, but will let in slightly more light than traditional blinds around the edges, since they won’t fill the entire window frame.

    Are there breaks in windows in the tilt and turn type once they exceed 1300mm in length upstairs as well?


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