Locked, not operated/tested: The window is locked and, therefore, is not operated or tested.
Blocked, no entry/inspection: The window is blocked and, therefore, is not operated or tested.
Near/at end useful life, budget for replacement: The windows are near or at the end of their useful lives. We recommend establishing a budget to replace the windows.
Past end useful life, budget for replacement: The windows are past the end of their useful lives. We recommend establishing a budget to replace the windows.
Below-grade windows for emergency egress must have window wells. Clearance dimensions and ladders should meet current accepted safety standards: Below-grade windows which are required for emergency egress must have window wells. Horizontal dimensions required are a minimum net clearance of 9 square feet with a width of 36″. Window wells with a vertical depth >44″ below the adjacent ground level need to be equipped with a ladder or steps permanently affixed and accessible with the window in the fully open position. The width of the ladder should be a minimum of 12″ and it should project at least 3″ from the wall. Rungs should not be spaced >18″ on center vertically for the full height of the window well.
Safety glass required in individual fixed/operable windows with four conditions: Safety glass is required in individual fixed or operable windows which meet four conditions: i) exposed area of an individual panel is >9 square feet, ii) exposed bottom edge is <18″ above the floor, iii) exposed top edge is >36″ above the floor, iv) there are one or more walking surfaces within 36″ of the glazing. Safety glass also is required at fixed and sliding door panels and at bi-fold or sliding closet doors, storm doors, enclosures for showers and bathtubs, saunas and steam baths in which glass is <60″ from floor or walking surface, near all hinged doors where the glass is within a 24″ arc of the door and <60″ from floor or walking surface. Railings and guardrails utilizing glass must also be safety glass. Any glass in a door which permits a sphere of >3″ to pass through also requires safety glass. Older homes often do not have safety glass and there is generally no requirement to replace glass unless remodeling is performed.