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Summary of Examples Hazard 22 Falling between levels


Example NumberSourceProperty DateStoreys/LocationProperty TypeSummary InformationHazardLink
1IDeA19492 bedroomed 3rd floor flatPurpose built blockThe living room has a metal framed door leading onto a balcony with ornate iron railings only 950 mm high.CExample 1
2IDeA19242nd floor study bedroomDetached house converted to student accommodationThe wooden casement window is only 75mm above floor level with no guarding or restrictor fitting present.BExample 2
3IDeA19962nd floor flatPurpose buiilt block of flatsInadequate guarding around the communal staircase on the first and second floor landings, plus side hung casement window within the flat which has a low sill height and no restrictor stayAExample 3
4IDeA19064 storeyDetached house converted to student accommodationThe hazard relates to the risk of falling over a low wall which separates the access path to the flat from the adjoining car park, in an area with poor external lighting.EExample 4
5CLG1970s2 storeyDetached t2 bedroomed houseThe landing balustrade is 900mm high, and comprises 3 horizontal planks spanning between the top newel post and end post, and has continuous horizontal gaps over 200mm high between. From the landing there is a maximum free fall of some 2 metres to the bottom treads. The front and rear first floor windows have a large top-hung opening light, with no safety catch.D-Example 5
6CLGpre 19002 storeySemi detached houseAll the windows in the dwelling are double hung sashes; most are poorly maintained, and some are rotten in places. All have thin single glazing, with some loose putty. None have safety catches. The first floor windows have very low sills.DExample 6
7CLGc. 1890First floor flatconverted houseThe window in the smaller front bedroom of the first floor flat comprises a double hung sash. The internal sill is approximately 840mm above floor level, and the window can be easily unlatched and lifted.FExample 7
8CLG1930s2 storeySemi detached HouseThe first floor front bedroom window has a faulty safety catch, which allows the window to be opened to a full 90 degrees.JExample 8
9BCCc. 1990First Floor Flat2 storey mid terrace1st floor flat with a kitchen door leading to a drop of up to 3.0 metres into a rear garden of paving slabs.AExample 9

 Key
BCC – Bristol City Council
CLG – Department of Communities and Local Government
IDeA- Improvement and Development Agency (for Local Government)

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