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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 Section 9: Safe access for cleaning windows etc. Safe access methods 9.1 Where a person standing on the ground, a floor or other permanent stable surface cannot safely clean a glazed surface use one of the following methods. a. Provide windows of a size and design that allows people to clean the outside safely from inside the building (see Diagram 9.1). If windows reverse for cleaning, fit a mechanism to hold the window in the reversed position. For additional guidance, see BS 8213-1. See para 9.1 (A) (B) (C) 850mm 850mm radius radius 1300mm 1300mm 610mm Not more than 1300mm Typical safe reaches for cleaning windows: (A) downwards reach through an opening light; (B) side reach through an opening light; (C) reach for cleaning an open casement with reflex hinges. DDiiaaggrraamm 99..11 SSaaffee rreeaacchheess ffoorr cclleeaanniinngg b. Provide access ladders as follows: (i) for ladders up to 6m long: as shown in Diagram 9.2 (ii) for ladders between 6m and 9m long: with safety features, as shown in Diagram 9.3. 44 Approved Documentttt KKKK,,,, 2222000011113333 eeeeddddiiiittttiiiioooonnnn Building Regulations 2010 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN