England · Statutory guidance
Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K
Guidance covering stairs, ladders, ramps, guarding and protection from collision and impact.
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- 2013 edition; publisher updates on source page
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O N L I N E V E R S I O N
K5
Safe access for cleaning windows etc.
.4
Requirement K5.4: Safe access for cleaning
windows etc.
This approved document deals with the following requirement from Part K of Schedule 1 to the
Building Regulations 2010.
Requirements
Requirement Limits on application
Safe access for cleaning windows etc.
K5.4—Provision shall be made for any windows, Requirement K5.4 does not apply to:
skylights, or any transparent or translucent walls, ceilings (a) dwellings, or
or roofs to be safely accessible for cleaning. (b) any transparent or translucent elements whose
surfaces are not intended to be cleaned.
Performance
In the Secretary of State’s view, you can meet requirement K5.4 if, where a person may fall from a
window, you provide safe means of access for cleaning both sides of the glass.
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Edition and local adoption determine which requirements apply. Use the publisher’s document for the complete clauses, diagrams and amendments.