CARL S Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 I have an office in a nursing home that has no window, but all the four walls are internal so there is no option of having a window that opens outside. To add some natural light and airflow a window has been requested, but as this would open into another area of the home (corridor/escape route) how could an openable window be safe? Surely only a non openable fire resistant window can be fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 You've answered your own question. You could in theory have a fire resistant fixed window and a separate ventilation grille with a combined fire/smoke damper linked to the fire alarm in the wall, but they wouldn't be up for the cost of all that I suspect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARL S Posted February 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 I thought as much, thanks. Even if a fire proof openable window could be found, how could it be guaranteed that the window would be closed in the event of a fire, it couldn't. Cost would also definitely be an issue with this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike North Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 The best option is an un-openable fire resisting glazing panel in the wall and a wall fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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