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Criterion 15

Living room window glazing should begin at 800mm or lower and windows should be easy to open/operate.

Specification and dimensions which meet the Lifetime Home standards**

People should be able to see out of the window whilst seated. Wheelchair users should be able to operate at least one window in each room.

Comparison and comments in relation to relevant paragraphs of Approved Document M, 2004 (Part M)

This is an additional LTH requirement over and above Approved Document M requirements

** See 16 LTH Criteria for more technical guidance and specific questions and answers on each Criterion.