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
R
Reltaw202110 Jun 2021 18:50K1300S schrieb:
A temporary guardrail is somewhat different from a planned one that was never built. 😉 For our planned rooftop terrace, we will also have a temporary fall protection since the terrace itself does not yet have any fall protection. However, the door leading to the terrace is already installed. So, a baby gate will be wedged into the door frame. That will be sufficient. Are you speaking from experience? Because I have had such a gate listed on eBay for days... but under these circumstances, I would actually like to keep it.
We don’t have floor-to-ceiling windows (which I personally find a bit over the top), but instead combine low sill heights with a simple horizontal bar:
The sill height is either 45cm (seat window) or 65cm (all others). The bar is then positioned at 90cm height. It’s certainly a matter of personal taste, but I think it’s a very simple solution (just how I like it 🙂 ).
The sill height is either 45cm (seat window) or 65cm (all others). The bar is then positioned at 90cm height. It’s certainly a matter of personal taste, but I think it’s a very simple solution (just how I like it 🙂 ).
I think this is more of a guy thing here, for fans of Chevy Chase or Tim Allen, not wanting to be restricted by a standard railing height ;-)
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