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Posted By Buzz
We've had window restrictors put on the windows of one of our buildings where it was considered the building contained 'vulnerable' residents, as per HSE's guidance etc on the subject.
However, this is causing a problem with ventilation into the residents rooms, i.e. only opening a maximum of 100m, particularly at this time of year! It's normally quite stuffy at other times of the year because of the general lack of ventilation anyway.
Have others come across this type of situation where you're trying to follow guidance but it causes problems elsewhere?
These rooms are bedrooms, so obviously people don't want to leave their doors open, and they're fire doors, so should remain shut. The corridors outside of the rooms also have no means of ventilation either.
Any ideas?
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Posted By SBH
Have you considered portable fans.
Portable Air conditioning units for the corridors
Secured areas where residents can go outside into shaded areas
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Posted By MK
Which HSE guidance document are you refering to?
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Posted By Buzz This link to the HSE's website http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/79-6.htmYes I have suggested the use of portable fans etc. The shade option isn't one as half the problem is at night and in their rooms where they sleep. I guess they are looking for an easy answer on bipassing requirements!
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Posted By Sally
In a similar situation, a school, we have put a grill over the window with no gap greater than the 100mm and the window can then be opened to a fuller extent using a pole. This has worked for us
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Posted By SNS
Buzz,
With regard to the fire doors not being available for ventilation, we have just invested in a 'dorguard' - it holds the door open but enables the closure machanism to operate when the fire alarm sounds.
Other similar devices are in use in places such as hospitals and may be worth considering.
Regards,
S
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Posted By SNS
..... further to my last, sorry, did not read the bit that said it was bedroom doors ....
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Posted By Ron Hunter
So.....you don't have the best window design then. Top 'hoppers' would have been a good idea and should be a "must" at your next refurb. Be aware of the £££ pressures that will undoubtedly arise and which were probably the overriding factor for the windows you have now.
Not much help to you just now I know, but don't loose sight of the longer view and have your arguments ready!
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Posted By Buzz
It's not down to the window type you have, it's down to the resident in the property and whether they could be considered 'vulnerable' and likely to to try and get out of the window, fall, or something similar.
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