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ᐅ Lockable Windows / Emergency Escape Route

Created on: 22 Dec 2016 22:10
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Curly
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Hello,
we would like to have lockable windows throughout our new house. Our home builder’s planner has now told us that at least one window must have a standard, non-lockable handle for escape route reasons. Is that really the case? Where is this regulation stated?

Best regards,
Sabine
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merlin8323 Dec 2016 22:43
#7
I have also installed them everywhere at the top as protection against small children opening them. All keys are kept on the door, so they are always within easy reach.
Neige24 Dec 2016 09:29
#8
I would like to see someone who, in an emergency, would still think to spend a long time looking for keys.
tomtom7924 Dec 2016 10:26
#9
Are push-button locks really not an option, for example on a window?
sirhc24 Dec 2016 13:58
#10
In my opinion, these do not help against burglary or breakouts. You might as well use a standard handle. We can get lockable ones everywhere.

No one has told me anything about escape routes. I also don’t know whose responsibility that is.
Mycraft24 Dec 2016 14:44
#11
Building authorities usually do not grant permission for designs by architects that lack a second emergency exit.
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ypg24 Dec 2016 23:32
#12
sirhc schrieb:
In my opinion, they don’t help either against break-ins or break-outs. You might as well just use a regular handle. We also have lockable ones everywhere.

No one has told me anything about escape routes. I also don’t know whose responsibility that is.

Yes, they do. I have been to several houses professionally where break-ins failed because of pressure handles/lockable handles.