Front window opens to pavement - new build

parkrunner

AdrianC wrote: »

If you open it negligently right into the path of somebody, yes.

But if they walk into an open window, that's their problem.

Partially sighted person, person with mental problems, a person suddenly distracted by something? I certainly wouldn't be risking it.

adonis

parkrunner wrote: »

Partially sighted person, person with mental problems, a person suddenly distracted by something? I certainly wouldn't be risking it.

And these days most likely with their eyes glued to their phone.

jimbog

Common sense says that this is unwise and you would end up with a law suit against you sooner rather than later

Marvel1

I live and walk around terrace houses with no front garden, have done for years, never been a problem.

Blimey you swear by some posts they think these houses never existed.

jimbog

Marvel1 wrote: »

I live and walk around terrace houses with no front garden, have done for years, never been a problem.

With windows that swing out over the pavement?

Kernel_Sanders

jimbog wrote: »

With windows that swing out over the pavement?

In Mansfield these used to be sash windows, but most have been replaced by windows with just an opening top light, therefore of no consequence to passers-by. No escape window is necessary because these rooms invariably contain the front door!

sooty&sweep

Hi
When we had a terraced house our front window was a tilt & turn so the opening was at the top. It didn't present a hazard to anyone walking past & also it was more secure because you'd struggle to climb in through it if we opened it.

Jen

Marvel1

jimbog wrote: »

With windows that swing out over the pavement?

Yes, the top part of the window just like the upstairs (expect the one at the back garden onto flat roof).

mobileron

I have a 300 year old cottage,windows open directly onto High St.
In 22 years ive never seen anyone walk into the window yet.

Saw 2 blokes come out of the pub last night and walk into mates car,nice bruises today.