BS 8213-1:1991

Committees responsible
Foreword
Code of practice
Section 1. General
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Legislation and regulations
Section 2. Safety in use
4. Aspects of safety influencing design
5. Safety of open windows and doors
6. Risks when operating windows
7. Risk of accidental impact on the glazing
Section 3. Access for cleaning
8. Main accident risks
9. Cleaning from outside
10. Cleaning from inside
Appendix
A. Guidance on window cleaning materials and methods
Table
1. Analysis of risks in cleaning the outside of windows
     from inside
Figures
1. Safety rail outside inward opening french door
2. Danger of open side hung casement on the ground
     floor
3. Arrangement of doors to suit pedestrian traffic flow
4. Typical safe reach for cleaning an open casement
5. Typical safe reach for cleaning from an adjacent
     opening light
6. Safe downwards reach for cleaning fixed lights
     through an opening light above the ground floor on
     a sheer wall face
7. Dangers in cleaning large top hung projecting
     windows from inside
8. Dangers of working from steps and of cleaning fixed
     side lights through an opening light
9. Dangers of working from steps and of cleaning fixed
     top lights through an opening light
10. Dangers of reaching over a pivoted window that does
     not reverse completely

Describes recommendations on the design, construction and maintenance of windows and doors for safety in use and during cleaning. It includes recommendations on safe working practices to safeguard those who clean them, whether professional cleaners or householders, and recommendations on opening and on the operating heights of window controls to safeguard occupants and passers-by. The type and thickness of vertical glazing to be used in risk areas is recommended in BS 6262. Guidance on cleaning materials and methods is given.