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147ERequirements for windows in walls used as barriers
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147E Requirements for windows in walls used as barriers
For the purposes of regulation 147C(a)(ii), the openable part of the window in the wall—
(a) must be not less than 2·4 m above the ground or paving immediately external to the window; or
(b) must be not less than 1·5 m above the floor of the room containing the window; or
(c) must have a catch, bolt, lock or other stop located not less than 1⋅5 m above the floor of the room containing the window so that the openable part of the window cannot be opened more than 125 mm; or
(d) must have a securely fitted fly screen.
Division 3—Maintenance and operation of barriers for swimming pools and spas
Reg. 147F inserted by S.R. No. 116/2019 reg. 11.