Provide operable windows in all dwelling units
Rationale: Operable windows in occupied areas increase exposure to daylight and natural fresh air on demand — improving indoor air quality which contributes to enhanced sleep quality and reduced risk of airborne disease transmission.
Requirements
Demonstrate compliance with the below:
Operable Windows in Dwelling Units (Full Credit):
Demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:
- Include a minimum of one operable window within each dwelling unit.
In dwelling units where no windows are provided, exterior-facing doors can be used to comply with the strategy.
- Ensure that operable windows are able to be operated by residential occupants.
- Provide a window fall prevention device or window guard on all operable windows upon request within independent and assisted living residential units.
- For facilities with Memory Care Communities, install a window fall prevention device or window guard on all operable windows within memory care residential units.
Compliance Documentation
Design Pathway
- Requirement 1
- Upload the annotated floor plan of each unique dwelling units showing the location of all operable windows
- Requirement 2
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Checkbox to certify that all identified operable windows will be able to be controlled by residents
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Upload the specifications of each type of operable window that will be used in dwelling units
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- Requirement 3
- Checkbox to certify that all operable windows will be provided with fall prevention devices or window guards upon request.
- Requirement 4
- Checkbox to certify that all operable windows within memory care residential units will include fall prevention devices or window guards.
Built Pathway
- Requirement 1
- Upload the annotated floor plan of each unique dwelling unit showing the location of all operable windows
- Requirement 2
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Checkbox to certify that all identified operable windows can be controlled by residents
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Upload annotated photographs showing each unique type of operable window that is used in dwelling units
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- Requirement 3
- Upload an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of fall prevention device or window guard in place.
- Requirement 4
- Upload an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of fall prevention device or window guard in place.
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