ONLINE VERSIONSafe access for cleaning windows etc.K5.4Section 9: Safe access for cleaning windows etc.Safe access methods9.1 Where a person standing on the ground, a floor or other permanent stable surface cannot safely clean a glazed surface use one of the following methods.a. Provide windows of a size and design that allows people to clean the outside safely from inside the building (see Diagram 9.1). If windows reverse for cleaning, fit a mechanism to hold the window in the reversed position. For additional guidance, see BS 8213-1. See para 9.1 (A) (B) (C)850mm 850mmradius radius1300mm 1300mm610mmNot morethan 1300mmTypical safe reaches for cleaningwindows:(A) downwards reach through anopening light;(B) side reach through an openinglight;(C) reach for cleaning an opencasement with re?ex hinges.Diagram 9.1 Diagram 9.1 Safe reaches for cleaningSafe reaches for cleaningb. Provide access ladders as follows:(i) for ladders up to 6m long: as shown in Diagram 9.2(ii) for ladders between 6m and 9m long: with safety features, as shown in Diagram 9.3.44 t K, 2013 edition t K, 2013 edition t K, 2013 edition Approved Document K, 2013 edition Building Regulations 2010ONLINE VERSIONONLINE VERSIONONLINE VERSION