ᐅ Floor-to-ceiling windows on the upper floor without a parapet or knee wall
Created on: 9 Jun 2021 19:27
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Reltaw2021
Hello everyone!
I have been following the forum for a while, but now I have some current questions that I haven’t found answers to yet, so I have become a more active member.
I would like to avoid using guard rails on the lower edge of floor-to-ceiling windows upstairs to eliminate the risk of falling from the window sill.
Therefore, I plan to implement the following alternative measures:
1. Use safety glass corresponding to category A *
2. Lockable with a key, with the key stored elsewhere
3. Visible indicators on the window such as blinds or frosted glass stickers
4. Restrict access by placing furniture or plants in front of the windows
Has anyone here already received official building approval for something like this?
I would also be willing to remove the window handles if it came down to it.
For those who haven’t figured it out yet—I’m not a fan of French balconies, transoms, or divided windows.
Perhaps someone has done something similar with windows that are basically fixed?
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Retlaw
* DIN 18008-4
I have been following the forum for a while, but now I have some current questions that I haven’t found answers to yet, so I have become a more active member.
I would like to avoid using guard rails on the lower edge of floor-to-ceiling windows upstairs to eliminate the risk of falling from the window sill.
Therefore, I plan to implement the following alternative measures:
1. Use safety glass corresponding to category A *
2. Lockable with a key, with the key stored elsewhere
3. Visible indicators on the window such as blinds or frosted glass stickers
4. Restrict access by placing furniture or plants in front of the windows
Has anyone here already received official building approval for something like this?
I would also be willing to remove the window handles if it came down to it.
For those who haven’t figured it out yet—I’m not a fan of French balconies, transoms, or divided windows.
Perhaps someone has done something similar with windows that are basically fixed?
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Retlaw
* DIN 18008-4
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Reltaw202111 Jun 2021 13:13Solveigh schrieb:
... rotary lock with key, ...What is that? Could you please briefly describe it?
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Reltaw202111 Jun 2021 13:17K1300S schrieb:
If it is a completely fixed element, then that is not a problem. However, if the window can be opened (with a key or similar), then it is equivalent to a normally operable window. It sounds strange, but that is the case. By keeping windows locked and discarding the keys, I actually prevent misuse more effectively than someone with a window that can be opened starting 40cm (16 inches) above the floor, or someone who still allows a tilt function.
Reltaw2021 schrieb:
What is this? Could you please briefly describe it?The tilt lock allows you to tilt the window when it is locked. For example, to clean the window, you can unlock it using a key at the lower frame to fully open it.
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nordanney11 Jun 2021 13:44Reltaw2021 schrieb:
What is this? Could you please briefly describe it?In multi-family houses, for example, it’s quite common. It looks like this (I quickly took a photo of the hallway in my current building):R
Reltaw202111 Jun 2021 13:50Ah! I see! But I can’t apply THIS system to my plan, can I? Your windows have a transom.
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