Last edited 27 Jan 2021

Easily accessible window

According to Approved Document Q (Security - Dwellings) of the Building Regulations, an easily accessible window or doorway is:

Either: - A window or doorway, any part of which is within 2m vertically of an accessible level surface such as the ground or basement level, or an access balcony, or

- A window within 2m vertically of a flat or sloping roof (with a pitch less than 30°) that is within 3.5m of the ground level.

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