Planning issues indemnity (windows and log burner)

Section62

ryanm8655 said:

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Sounds as though the windows are a non-issue as I expected.
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There are two safety-related building regulation issues with windows which haven't been mentioned yet.

Firstly, there are rules about where glass is used and there is a potential risk of someone falling onto it or otherwise impacting it (and also in doors).  These 'critical zones' require precautions to be taken - for example the use of toughened glass.

Secondly, there are rules regarding safe egress from windows - relating to types of hinges and minimum opening sizes.

If someone hasn't used a scheme installer and/or doesn't have BC signoff, then there's a risk these two important safety considerations haven't been looked at properly.

ryanm8655

Section62 said:

ryanm8655 said:

...
Sounds as though the windows are a non-issue as I expected.
...

There are two safety-related building regulation issues with windows which haven't been mentioned yet.

Firstly, there are rules about where glass is used and there is a potential risk of someone falling onto it or otherwise impacting it (and also in doors).  These 'critical zones' require precautions to be taken - for example the use of toughened glass.

Secondly, there are rules regarding safe egress from windows - relating to types of hinges and minimum opening sizes.

If someone hasn't used a scheme installer and/or doesn't have BC signoff, then there's a risk these two important safety considerations haven't been looked at properly.

That’s useful information, thanks.

The windows in question shouldn’t be impacted by any of that I don’t think. One is a bay window and one is a small window in the kitchen. 

Section62

ryanm8655 said:

Section62 said:

ryanm8655 said:

...
Sounds as though the windows are a non-issue as I expected.
...

There are two safety-related building regulation issues with windows which haven't been mentioned yet.

Firstly, there are rules about where glass is used and there is a potential risk of someone falling onto it or otherwise impacting it (and also in doors).  These 'critical zones' require precautions to be taken - for example the use of toughened glass.

Secondly, there are rules regarding safe egress from windows - relating to types of hinges and minimum opening sizes.

If someone hasn't used a scheme installer and/or doesn't have BC signoff, then there's a risk these two important safety considerations haven't been looked at properly.

That’s useful information, thanks.

The windows in question shouldn’t be impacted by any of that I don’t think. One is a bay window and one is a small window in the kitchen. 

Bay windows can be a particular problem.  Any glass below 800mm from the floor is in a critical zone.  Also there can be structural considerations as the windows in some bays were originally structural supports to the bay wall/roof above.  Replacement windows have to be designed and specced to maintain this support.

Bigphil1474

It shouldn't be a difficult job to remove the log burner, but if it was me, I'd leave it until you are in the property. Could easily be left in situ as well, give it a good clean out and make it a feature? As someone previously mentioned, it may have some value second hand as well. 

WIAWSNB

It's in a bedroom - stick some church candles in it.

Enjoy... 

ryanm8655

Bigphil1474 said:

It shouldn't be a difficult job to remove the log burner, but if it was me, I'd leave it until you are in the property. Could easily be left in situ as well, give it a good clean out and make it a feature? As someone previously mentioned, it may have some value second hand as well. 

Yeah exactly, it’s in an old fire place so looks nice. I’ll probably just keep it for decoration.