Example Number | Source | Property Date | Storeys/Location | Property Type | Summary Information | Hazard | Link |
1 | IDeA | 1931 | 3 storey | Detached house | The hazard relates to the risk of collision or entrapment within the bedroom and study area in the converted loft. | E | Example 1 |
2 | IDeA | 1919 | 2 storey | End of terrace house | The
hazard relates to the risk of collision with the kitchen work surface
when walking up the steps from the kitchen to the adjoining bathroom
and WC. The effective clearance is only 400mm. | E | Example 2 |
3 | IDeA | 1967 | 4 storey | 2nd floor flat in block of flats. (16 flats to each floor.) | The
hazard relates to the risk of collision with low level roof lights when
occupants use the secondary fire exit across an unlit asphalt flat roof. | D | Example 3 |
4 | CLG | c. 1880 | single storey | Mid-terraced, former almshouse | Two
of the doors have very low headrooms, the head of the frames being only
170cm above the floor. The frame to the front door is only approaching
normal height (195cm) in the very centre of the door, the arches
starting from a height of around 135cm. | E | Example 4 |
5 | CLG | 1910 | 5 storey mansion block | 3-bedroomed mansion flat | The
living room of the flat retains its two original vertical sliding box
sash windows, both of which have low sills (under 700mm high). The two
sash windows comprise a thin frame, each carrying two large panes of
single glazing. The sash cords are threadbare, and in one window, the
cord holding one of the lower opening light has snapped. | D | Example 5 |
6 | BCC | 1905 | mid terrace house | Mid terraced house | House
with enclosed rear yard to form a utility area, adjacent to the
kitchen. Due to the awkward layout, an internal door with non-safety
glass opens into the utility area and across the opening arc of the
window. | E | Example 6 |