May 29, 20251 yr Our plans had no depth specified for an oriel window. We assumed it was to the given scale. The width and height were specified. Now we realise it is too small for building regs to be used as an egress window. Would this be the norm?? That this detail was omitted especially given that the room was intended to be a bedroom and therefore the clear window opening is set out in Building Regs? Thanks in advance. .
May 29, 20251 yr Take it up with the architect and get them to update the drawings so it complies. Unless it is radically different you may not even need to consult the Planning Dept.
May 30, 20251 yr Author Absolutely. My query is whether it ought to have been there in the first place. I assumed it should have been especially given it was to be the egress window in a bedroom. He is stating no.
May 30, 20251 yr If the plans have been stamped approved I would be surprised if there isn’t a note somewhere in the drawings to describe where an EEW is to be located and the size it needs to be irrespective of what the elevations show.
May 30, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, Joseph45678 said: My query is whether it ought to have been there in the first place. What is 'it' in this context?
May 30, 20251 yr Author The depth of the side opening window. The only dimensions on the plans were the width and height.
May 30, 20251 yr It would need a clear opening width min 450mm, which is a lot for an oriel window. Can't you have the main part opening to comply?
May 31, 20251 yr Author The whole point of the design was to have a large unbroken pane of glass to show off the view. The point I am trying to make 1 the room is a bedroom in a bungalow. This is stated on the plans. 2 All bedrooms must have an egress windown with minimum clear opening widths to meet Building Regs. 3 The depth the side panel was never given on the plans and now we have a big problem. 4 Is it a reasonable expectation that the depth of the side window should have been written on the plans? Again I stress it was designed as a bedroom and this window was for egress.
May 31, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, Joseph45678 said: Is it a reasonable expectation that the depth of the side window should have been written on the plans? Yes. But if in doubt, ask.
May 31, 20251 yr You need to play this from where you are and not look to assign blame. Is there any way the design of the window could be modified to comply with Building Regs? If you post up a floor plan you may get some useful suggestions.
June 14, 20251 yr On 01/06/2025 at 19:13, ETC said: Why do you need as EEW if it’s a bungalow? Could be an inner room?
June 14, 20251 yr 2 hours ago, G and J said: Even downstairs bedrooms need an egress window. I think. Only if it’s an inner room.
June 14, 20251 yr 37 minutes ago, ETC said: Only if it’s an inner room. What does “inner room” actually mean? One without a door opening directly to the outside?
June 14, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, G and J said: What does “inner room” actually mean? One without a door opening directly to the outside? A room that is accessed via another habitable room rather than a corridor / hallway.
June 14, 20251 yr 2 hours ago, G and J said: What does “inner room” actually mean? One without a door opening directly to the outside?
June 14, 20251 yr Which means that none of our bedrooms require emergency escape windows as they are all directly connected with the front door via a landing, stairs and a hall. I've been worrying over nothing!
June 14, 20251 yr 5 hours ago, G and J said: Which means that none of our bedrooms require emergency escape windows as they are all directly connected with the front door via a landing, stairs and a hall. I've been worrying over nothing! Is yours a single, two or three storey dwelling?
June 14, 20251 yr Two storey, two beds upstairs, one down. Each with an egress window planned so we are covered anyway. It's wild (and feels random) how varying opinions are about such things. I kinda feel the need for a fire escape window should be pretty cut and dried. I’ve posted our plans on our blog. I’ll paste a link in a mo.
June 14, 20251 yr 51 minutes ago, G and J said: Two storey, Which would have different requirements than a single storey (bungalow) dwelling. The number of storeys dictate the means of escape requirements.
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