Private rented property standards guidance

All windows must open and close as intended.

• There must be no gaps between the window and the frame or the reveals. 
• All window ironmongery such as, hinges, handles, latches, locks, and stays must be fitted securely and work as intended.
• All windows where the sill height is less than 1100mm from the floor must have an appropriate opening limiter (window restrictor) so that the window cannot be opened more than 100mm. 
• Any opening limiter/restrictor should be easy to override by an adult in the event of fire and never operated by a key.
• Any areas of glazing in windows below a height of 800mm from the floor level, or in glazed panels below a height of 1500mm from the floor level must meet relevant safety standards (toughened or safety glass) or be suitably guarded to prevent injury. 
• Glass panels less than 250mm wide can be fitted with 6mm glass or laminated glass instead of toughened glass.
• All safety glazing should be permanently marked in accordance with BS6206/ BSEN12600. The markings should be still visible after the glass has been fitted and the beading and pointing has been completed. If this is not the case, then it must be assumed that the glazing is not safety glass. 
• All timber windows and sills must be free from rot and all glazing must be secured with suitable window putty.
• All UPVC windows and sills must have suitable seals between the window and the frame
• All sliding sash windows must stay open when required, any defects to the sliding mechanism must be rectified immediately.
• All glazing pane seals must be in full working condition any that are not functioning as intended must be replaced.
• There must be no condensation build up between the glazing panes of a multi-glazed unit.
• All external sills must be in a structurally sound and secure condition. Timber sills to be of hardwood, properly fixed to the existing frame and weatherproofed. Stone/ masonry sills to have a smooth crack free upper surface with a suitable fall away from the window. The Sill to be bedded securely and weathered and throated. All sills to have suitable damp proof course. 
• All window lintels regardless of the material used must be in sound and secure condition and weatherproofed. 
• All window mullions must be in sound and secure condition and weatherproofed.
• All window architraves must be in sound and secure condition. 
• All internal and external window reveals must in sound secure condition. External reveals must be weatherproof.
• Window trickle vents where fitted must operate as intended and be free from obstruction and allow adequate air flow.
• All external windows should be able to be locked in an open position to enable natural ventilation to be provided.