PeterW Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I've got a query on MoE and the routes to an egress point. For various reasons we will end up with Velux windows in the master bedroom which ideally will be above the bed and also around 5ft from the floor. This creates a couple of issues as they then no longer qualify for MoE unless we build in some sort of permanent step to the window. However... the master has an ensuite with a velux that would work as an MoE window but as far as I can see from the regs, this is classed as an inner room so the expectation is that to exit the building you would go into the main room to exit in event of a fire. Can anyone see an issue doing it the opposite way ...?? Alternative is that I create a fireproof stairwell but that would mean 7 or 8 fire doors which adds a significant cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrP Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 As a BCO i would, and have accepted this several times as an acceptable MOE from a bedroom so long as the window is of sufficient size, not more than 1100mm from floor, access is not obstructed by anything permanent in the room and the window supports itself when opened. However, this is a common sense interpretation of the regs and i could not guarantee that another BCO would be of the same opinion, you would definately have to check it out with your inspector first. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Got a feeling that I've seen this in the regs somewhere. eg if a room doesn't have an escape window then one in an adjoining room is ok provided there is a door between the two (eg you don't have to go via a hall or landing to get to it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, Temp said: Got a feeling that I've seen this in the regs somewhere. eg if a room doesn't have an escape window then one in an adjoining room is ok provided there is a door between the two (eg you don't have to go via a hall or landing to get to it). Yes I thought I had seen it too and it's to do with inner rooms and inner inner rooms ..! The odd thing in this instance is that we would be going from a habitable room to an inner room to exit - will check with BCO (thanks @MrP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) 18 hours ago, MrP said: As a BCO i would, and have accepted this several times as an acceptable MOE from a bedroom so long as the window is of sufficient size, not more than 1100mm from floor, access is not obstructed by anything permanent in the room and the window supports itself when opened. However, this is a common sense interpretation of the regs and i could not guarantee that another BCO would be of the same opinion, you would definately have to check it out with your inspector first. Welcome. Nice to have a BCO around. Edited October 30, 2016 by Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stones Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Yes, a warm welcome MrP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I recall doing a loft conversion and BC failed the window as the cill was 1" too high. To get it passed they had to install a fixed step 1" high (I kid you not) in front of the window. I am certain if the house was on fire, and flames were licking up my aris, I would have been able to negotiate a cill 1" too high even without the step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Stones said: Yes, a warm welcome MrP. + 1 A valuable addition to the forum. . Welcome aboard, hope you don't suffer from sea sickness as it gets a bit choppy here now and then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrP Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Cheers guys, be gentle with me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 17 hours ago, MrP said: Cheers guys, be gentle with me Half dozen blank completion certificates would guarantee your safety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 38 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: Half dozen blank completion certificates would guarantee your safety Thats exceedingly unfair on MrP I'll pay £50 for one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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