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StirCrazy · #1 12-05-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Borderjumper

The house next to you has to remove their windows too right? To protect YOU in the event of a fire??

nope the other people are probably the proper distance from the property line. the measurment isn't between houses but from the property line to the house.

Steve

sphelps · #2 12-06-2010, 03:35 PM

Anyone know if it's possible to buy 5cms off your neighbors lot? If this is possible it would sure solve all my problems right now

howdy20012002 · #3 12-06-2010, 05:46 PM

can you just set your windows back in the window well 5 more cms?
buying a couple of smaller winows would be way cheaper.

StirCrazy · #4 12-05-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

These are the windows that need to be removed. On a side note if anyone is familiar with fire code I'd love some advice on how I could fight this and keep the windows. The problem is the side yard is 5cm too narrow so it doesn't meet fire code, in order to get a variance from the county we will have to remove the windows to prevent a fire from spreading to the next house as easily. I understand this issue but what I don't get is the house has a fire sprinkler system just as you would find in Condo buildings. Now condos and townhomes can be connected because they have these systems so why would 5cm make a difference in my case.

what happens if you don't get the varance?

Condows are different rules.. they need a 1hr fire rating between them and no openings, so a double layer of 5/8 drywall gives you the 5 hour fire rating. the problem with windows is that when they get hot they can blow out and the flames can leap that way.

Steve