Windows 7 And Above Is Required

[Rafael Nowning]

Isthere code on this? I am having an egress window well installed today and was surprised to see the window well sticking out 2 feet above ground (1 foot if you count all the new dirt they mounded up around it). I was surprised because in all my research, most of the wells seem to be closer to flush with the ground (very few images I see on Google image search seem to have the well set so far above ground). It is far more of an eye sore than I was expecting for the $4,000 price tag associated with the work and the initial pictures I was shown before signing a contract.

The installers said it is required to have it set above ground so that people do not fall in and that most people cover the wells with shrubs, but I do not recall reading this in any applicable building code and it seems like planting shrubs to cover up a fire escape seems like a generally bad idea.

Can anyone confirm whether what I am being told is correct with an applicable code reference (if one exists)? If it is not required, I definitely want the well set an appropriate depth (or a shorter well placed) as I am unhappy with its appearance and would prefer to not have to do my own decorative brick work to cover it up.

I agree - that looks rather awful. I'd definitely ask them to replace it with a better sized well. My guess would be that was the one they brought and they didn't want to deal with having to go get a shorter one from their warehouse.

On my remaining window wells, my builder mistakenly installed them too tall. I cut them down to their current height. I glued on two layers of rubber tubing to the cut edges, so that they would be safe to handle. (A person climbing out of the window well is likely to put their entire weight on their hands, while gripping the top edge of the window well.) This process exposed some of the window trim, so I sealed the exposed trim with butyl rubber, added wood patches to complete the trim, and painted the patches. As a bonus, lowering the window wells resulted in more light in my basement, plus eye-level views of cats, birds, and squirrels on my lawn.

Also, the excess dirt needs to be disposed of. Does your contract specify who is responsible for disposing of the dirt? I would expect the contractor to put away his tools (including the caulk gun) and dispose of his trash. If dirt disposal was not discussed at all, I would expect a general contractor to dispose of the dirt.

Basements and cellars are very different spaces and have different legal uses. A basement is a story of a building partly below curb level but with at least one-half of its height above the curb level. A cellar is an enclosed space having more than one-half of its height below curb level. Usually, if a cellar has any windows, the windows are too small for an adult to fit through.

Occupants of illegal basement and cellar apartments face potential dangers such as carbon monoxide poisoning, inadequate light and ventilation, and inadequate egress in the event of a fire. Occupants of illegal basement and cellar apartments may be ordered by the City to vacate or leave any illegal basement or cellar apartment.

Basements and cellars differ in their amount of height above curb level. A basement has at least one-half of its height above curb level, while a cellar has less than one-half of its height above curb level. Usually, if a cellar has any windows, the windows are too small for an adult to fit through. Basements and cellars in residential properties of all sizes can NEVER be lawfully rented or occupied unless the conditions meet the minimum requirements for light, air, sanitation and egress, and have received approval by the Department of Buildings (DOB). You can check the Certificate of Occupancy on the DOB website to see if the basement you wish to rent is legal. DOB also posts Tips for Renters to help identify when an apartment is illegal.

Both HPD and DOB may inspect for illegal occupancy of basements or cellars. Each agency may issue violations for illegal occupancy conditions or issue Vacate Orders that the occupant leave the illegal space. If a Vacate Order is issued by either agency, the occupant is advised that they can receive relocation services through HPD. Property owners will be liened any costs incurred by the agency and provide relocation services (which may include temporary housing) to any occupants who receive these services. These costs can be significant.

If the Vacate Order is issued by HPD, the agency will notify the owner and occupants and provide an enforcement date. HPD will re-inspect the premises on the enforcement date to verify the illegal basement or cellar apartment is vacant and properly sealed.

HPD launched a pilot program, the Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program (BACPP), in partnership with Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation. BACPP provides eligible low- to middle-income homeowners living in one- to three-family homes in East New York and Cypress Hills, Brooklyn (Community District 5) with low or no-interest, or possible forgivable, loans to convert their basement or cellar into a safe, legal, and rentable apartment, based on altered building code legislation pass in February 2019, Intro. 1004. The homeowner is also provided with technical assistance needed to close on a loan and complete the construction project.

Tempered glass is that which has been treated to make it up to five times stronger than conventional glass. The treatment involves rapid heating of the glass followed by quick cooling, which makes the glass stronger and changes the way it breaks. What does tempered window (glass) do? When it shatters, it turns into small square pieces that are less likely to pose a safety risk. Here, readers can learn what it is and where is tempered window (glass) necessary.

As mentioned above, when conventional glass breaks, it usually forms dangerous shards. When the glass is heated and rapidly cooled, it becomes tempered or safety glass. In most places, residential building codes answer the question of where is tempered window (glass) necessary.

Another big difference between tempered and annealed glass is the cost. Tempered glass requires a more significant upfront investment, which makes annealed glass a common choice among budget-conscious customers. Most of the least expensive windows on the market are made of annealed glass, as tempered glass takes longer and costs more to manufacture. However, when you consider the long-term costs, tempered glass is cheaper in many cases.

When choosing between annealed and tempered glass, the customer should consider how and where it will be used. If the glass is going in a lightly-trafficked area where it will remain untouched, a piece of annealed glass may be sufficient. However, if the glass is going in a highly-trafficked area, tempered glass is the best, safest, and most cost-effective choice.

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