In message , Brian Reay writes
Tim Lamb wrote:
Building control are stressing about the lack of a protected exit from a
bedroom in the chalet bungalow.

One way out:-) would be a top hung roof light. Marley concrete tiles.

Anyone done one? Any reasons why it needs a professional roofer?

We have several of these - 6 - with the best will in the world, I wouldnt
like to have to climb out of one. As for anyone say 5ft tall doing it,
near on impossible. In our house, there is only a 1/2 flight of stairs
(perhaps 8) to the primary exit so it isnt an issue (the house is split
level). However, Im always curious when I see reference to Velux windows
(which are great as windows) as an escape route.

Quite. I suppose you can hang on to the lower edge before sliding off
the roof to the ground below. I guess this is still preferable to being
toasted.

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Tim Lamb