What is ASTM F2090?
ASTM F 2006: Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows. ASTM F 2090: Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices with Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms.
What is a window fall prevention device?
WOCDs are devices that have been tested to the specifications within ASTM F2090, Standard Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices with Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms. WOCDs were introduced as a new window fall prevention device starting with the 2008 version.
How does a window opening control device work?
A Window Opening Control Device (WOCD) is an option available for some Wincore window systems. It is designed to restrict the opening of a sash to less than 4″ to lessen the risk of accidental falls. A WOCD can be released to allow the sash to fully open for emergency escape and/or rescue.
Are window opening control devices required?
These standards require a window opening control device to: Limit the window opening to a less than a 4-inch dimension. Disengage through either a single dual-action or two (2) independent actions. These actions will allow the window to be opened fully as needed for emergency escape, rescue or ventilation.
At what height are window restrictors required?
To be suitable for means of escape, the top of the guarding should be between 800mm and 1100mm above the floor level and the minimum dimension, 450mm, and area of the opening, 0.3m2, should be measured from the top of the guarding up to the top of the opening.
How do you stop a window from opening all the way?
Install a chain lock (the same type used on doors) to limit the distance the window will open. Then, for maximum security, fasten it to the sash and frame with the longest screws that the window will accommodate. For additional protection, install a keyed lock along the sash rail.
What is the minimum height of a window sill?
The minimum window-sill height requirements are intended to reduce the number of injuries from falls by children through open windows. The 24-inch sill height is typically above a small child’s center of gravity, reducing the likelihood of the child’s toppling over the sill.
Where are window restrictors required?
Under health and safety legislation, window restrictors are required where there are people who are vulnerable to the risk of falling, have access to windows, and the windows are at a height that anybody falling out of them is at risk of sustaining a serious injury.
How do you open a window from the outside without breaking it?
Work a thin hacksaw blade into the window near the latch. This only works in situations where you can flip the latch by moving the blade straight in between the sash and the window. If you can reach the latch, push it with the hacksaw blade till it’s open.
What’s a sash jammer?
1. What are Sash Jammers? Sash Jammers are commonly used as additional security to secure uPVC doors or windows and are available as locking and non-locking options. A Sash jammer will prevent a door or window from opening should the lock be bypassed by a thief.
Which is correct cill or sill?
So, both spellings are correct although the most common usage is sill and not cill. As an example, if you search the web for the word cill on Google the search engine will display a box with the spelling sill.
What is the maximum window sill height?
The sill must not be higher than 44-inches from the finished floor. The operable portion of the window must be at least 24-inches high and at least 20-inches wide, with a net area at least 5.7-square feet per table 1.