Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K

O N L I N E V E R S I O N K5 Safe opening and closing of windows etc. .3 Section 8: Safe opening and closing of windows etc. Location of controls 8.1 Regarding the controls to operate windows, skylights and ventilators, one of the following should be provided. a. Controls positioned as shown in Diagram 8.1. b. If controls cannot be positioned as shown in Diagram 8.1 within safe reach of a permanent stable surface, provide a safe manual or electrical means of remote operation. NOTE: Additional guidance is provided in Approved Document M for switches and controls and for window controls in sleeping accommodation. See para 8.1 Window 600mm max. to control Control Not more than 1700mm if obstructed; or 1900mm if unobstructed 900mm max. Diagram 8.1 Height of controls Prevention of falls 8.2 Where a person may fall through a window above ground floor level, provide suitable opening limiters, to restrain the window sufficiently to prevent such falls, or guarding (see Section 3). 42 Approved Documentttt KKKK,,,, 2222000011113333 eeeeddddiiiittttiiiioooonnnn Building Regulations 2010 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN