BS 8213-1:2004
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Windows doors and rooflights – Design for safety in use and during cleaning of windows, including door-height windows and roof windows. Code of practice
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2004 | 26 |
This part of BS 8213 gives recommendations on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of windows, including door height windows, for safety in use and during cleaning, including safe opening characteristics and the arrangement of window controls, to safeguard occupants and passers-by. The recommendations for safety for windows also apply to roof windows, where relevant. Guidance on safety for rooflights is excluded from this document.
Annex A gives examples of reach capabilities. Annex B gives recommendations on safety restrictors. Annex C sets out basic guidance on design for safe cleaning and maintenance of external and internal glazing at height. Annex D sets out recommendations for safe working practices in the use of portable ladders where necessary, after assessment of the use of the other methods of safe temporary access given in Annex C.
NOTE This code of practice is not intended to offer comprehensive guidance for maintenance and redecoration of windows, where more specific safety measures are required.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRITISH STANDARD |
| 2 | Committees responsible for this British�Standard |
| 3 | Contents |
| 5 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references |
| 6 | 3 Terms and definitions accessible opening light arris edge configuration coupled light design designer door height window light opening light retaining catch reversing catch roof window |
| 7 | rooflight safety restrictor (restricted opening device) secondary window 4 General principles 4.1 Essential considerations 4.2 Risk assessment 4.3 Inclusive design |
| 8 | 5 Design for safety in use 5.1 Basis of design 5.2 Window location 5.3 Window type |
| 9 | Table 1 Window types: risks in use and when cleaning the outside of the �window�from�inside |
| 10 | Table 1 Window types: risks in use and when cleaning the outside of the �window�from�inside |
| 11 | Table 1 Window types: risks in use and when cleaning the outside of the �window�from�inside |
| 12 | 5.4 Safety fittings 5.5 Guarding |
| 13 | 5.6 Window construction and installation 6 Means of escape from fire |
| 14 | 7 Security from unauthorized entry 7.1 Levels of security 7.2 Vulnerable windows 8 Design for safety when cleaning 8.1 Accident risks during cleaning 8.2 Cleaning from inside |
| 15 | 8.3 Cleaning from outside 8.4 Secondary windows and coupled lights 9 Maintenance |
| 16 | Annex A (informative) Reach capabilities Reach capabilities Table A.1 Reach capabilities for the UK adult population (under age 65) |
| 17 | Figure A.1 Shoulder (acromion) to grip |
| 18 | Figure A.2 Overhead grip reach |
| 19 | Annex B (normative) Safety restrictors Safety restrictors |
| 20 | Annex C (normative) External and internal glazing at height: Design for safe cleaning and maintenance External and internal glazing at height: Design for safe cleaning and maintenance C.1 General principles C.2 Avoiding work at height C.3 Safe access from the building for work at height Permanent walkways Suspended cradles Roof access |
| 21 | Travelling ladders C.4 Security C.5 Personal protective equipment Safety harness Permanent fixed anchorages |
| 22 | C.6 Safe temporary access from outside and inside |
| 23 | Annex D (normative) Safe use of ladders Safe use of ladders |
