Is it necessary to install guardrails on the windows of high-rise residential buildings? What will happen if the windows of high-rise residential buildings are not equipped with guardrails?

We all know that the houses we buy nowadays are generally high-rise residential areas, and many people live on relatively high floors, so some people will install some guardrails on the windows, which can play a protective role. However, some people think that this is not beautiful and do not choose to install guardrails. So should guardrails be installed on the windows of high-rise residential buildings? Let's take a closer look!

Should guardrails be installed on windows of high-rise residential buildings?

Normally, guardrails are installed on the windows of high-rise residential buildings, mainly for safety reasons.

But it is not installed outside the window, this should be known to everyone.

The reason for this is that if guardrails are installed on the outside, accidents may easily occur if problems such as falling or collapse occur.

In addition, installing guardrails outside the windows can easily destroy the overall beauty of the building's appearance and is generally not allowed.

Now let's look at why high-rise residential buildings need to install guardrails. This is actually stipulated by the state, whether it is a French window or a bay window, etc. Otherwise, the installation will not pass the acceptance.

Of course, if the owner is not satisfied with the style, quality, etc. of the guardrails provided by the developer, they can also replace them on their own.

Otherwise, as children have a low ability to perceive danger, and are active and like to climb windows, problems can easily arise if you are not careful.

In summary, it is recommended to install guardrails on windows of high-rise residential buildings, both for residential code requirements and safety purposes.

Height of guardrails for windows in high-rise residential buildings

The installation of guardrails outside the window is more common in bay windows. Because bay windows are special and their window sills are relatively wide, in order to prevent crawling children from falling, the protection height of bay windows is 0.9 meters from the window sill. In addition, relevant regulations stipulate that in order to prevent falling and injuring people, the casement windows of high-rise residential buildings cannot be opened outwards, but can only be opened inwards. In this way, if the guardrails of the bay windows are installed indoors, the opening sash of the external windows will be too small and can only be about 1 meter high. At this time, people usually choose to install the railings outdoors.

Regarding the protective height of external windows, I would like to specially explain that the standard requirements of 0.9 meters for external windows and 1.1 meters for balcony external windows are based on the data of the average height of 1656mm in 1980. The data is 30 years old and is seriously inappropriate for the height of the current Chinese people. It is too old and has serious hidden dangers and needs to be revised urgently. If conditions permit, it is recommended to appropriately increase the height of the external window guardrail, 1 meter for ordinary external windows and 1.2 meters for balconies.

The dangers of not installing guardrails on windows of high-rise residential buildings

1. Children: Windows without guardrails are most harmful to children. Children aged 2 to 6, who are just learning to walk and are very curious, often go to balcony windows and other areas to play. Children are very curious about the outside world, and accidents are very likely to occur without guardrails.

2. Elderly people: Windows without guardrails pose hidden dangers to the elderly. The elderly will open windows for ventilation, to dry clothes, to move flower pots, to bask in the sun, etc. These seemingly simple things may lead to dangers if one is not careful.

Therefore, for the safety of your family, remember to install guardrails!