# The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, Paragraph 4.8: Danger from accidents


Every building must be designed and constructed in such a way that–
(a) people in and around the building are protected from injury that could result from fixed glazing, projections or moving elements on the building;
(b) fixed glazing in the building is not vulnerable to breakage where there is the possibility of impact by people in and around the building;
(c) both faces of a window and rooflight in a building are capable of being cleaned such that there will not be a threat to the cleaner from a fall resulting in severe injury;
(d) a safe and secure means of access is provided to a roof; and
(e) manual controls for ventilation and for electrical fixtures can be operated safely.
Limitation
Standard 4.8(d) does not apply to domestic buildings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2004/406/schedule/5/paragraph/4.8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-scotland-regulations-2004/schedule-5/paragraph-4.8
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