Vol. 415 No. 8
318 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment if his Department have made any study into the implications for buildings or dwellings with double glazed windows in the event of fire; and, if so, if he has any intention of introducing new regulations or guidelines dealing with the situation.
Detailed advice has been issued on fire safety in local authority dwellings, including recommendations as to the size and so on of windows for escape or rescue purposes. In addition, the new building regulations set out fire safety requirements for all new buildings, including new houses, and material changes to existing buildings. The regulations, while not referring specifically to double-glazing, require that a building shall be so designed and constructed that there are adequate means of escape in case of fire.
