Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 2989

Building Regulations: Windows

Tabled: 30 August 2024
Answered: 9 September 2024

Question

Mrs Kemi Badenoch

ConservativeNorth West Essex

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will amend building regulations to allow new homes to be built with openable sash windows.

Answer

Rushanara Ali
Whilst there could be some situations where, for safety reasons, designers may choose to restrict window opening, the Building Regulations do not preclude the inclusion of openable sash windows in new homes.