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Default building regulations: bedroom windows

On 28/09/10 21:05, Gareth wrote:

Not strictly DIY but I'm sure people here will know the answer.

Do bedroom windows have to have an opening at least 600mm wide?

The reason I ask is that I had a couple of people round to give me
quotes for some replacement windows. The first bloke, an experienced
chap from a local firm, said I couldn't do what I wanted because the
regs state that bedroom windows need to have an opening of at least
600mm for an escape route. The second chap, a young bloke with shiny
suit from a large national firm, didn't seem to know anything about this
rule.

Assuming the 1st bloke is correct, other than the increased risk of
burning to death, what would be the downside if ignoring the regs?

Thanks for any information.

Gareth


It's to do with building regs, Part B:

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/eng...roveddocbvol1/

Have a look - bedrooms don't always need egress windows (that's the
technical name) but the document is fairly understandable.

I'm not surprised the "nation firm" guy didn't know...