A reader in the forums has a question about whether his bedroom window should be able to open or not:
I was wondering if someone knows about high rise condo building code regarding whether bedroom window can be open or not. I am looking at a unit where the bedroom has a few floor to ceiling windows but the windows can’t be open/close. The living room and kitchen have similar windows, half of them can be open/close and the other half can’t be open/close. I think the builder overlook the windows in the bedroom. There should be no reason why it can’t be open/close. Just wondering if there are any building code regarding this.
Can any of the architects/designers knowledgeable about this sort of thing help him out?
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1 GW // Aug 11, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Dwelling units are only required to have operable windows up to the fourth floor (for egress). Above that, indoor air quality regulations can be met with mechanical venting or louvers/slots, and operable windows are not required. In high-rises, wind pressures can get very large at upper floors, so it’s not unusual to find upper-level units with fixed windows.
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