Some time ago, the incident of 3 residents in a community in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province falling to their deaths due to the wind blowing down their windows has aroused widespread concern among netizens.
Mr. Zhu, a citizen, recently moved into a community in the county, and he told reporters that there are four children at home, and for the safety of the children, he chose to seal the balcony as a window. "After we sealed the window, we left a safe escape window, we adopted the plan provided by the community property, on this basis, we strengthened the safety of the window, and found a regular manufacturer to seal the window. Mr. Zhu told reporters.
In fact, like Mr. Zhu, there are many owners who choose balcony window sealing. The reporter visited and learned that the property management company in some communities in the county requires the owners to report before sealing the balcony windows, and the property management company has formulated a window sealing plan that meets the standards, and provides reasonable and safe window sealing suggestions for the owners on the premise of ensuring the safety of the owners.
Ran Tao, the property manager of a community, said: "If the owner wants to seal the balcony, we will give a suggested drawing, first, the thickness of the glass is required to meet the national 3C certification, second, the thickness of the aluminum must meet the national specifications, and third, the high-altitude personnel must have complete documents and hold a certificate when installing the operation." ”
In fact, the balcony window sealing scheme provided by the property management company is relatively safe, but it may be lacking in aesthetics, so some citizens may not completely follow the plan given by the property management company to seal the window in actual operation. The reporter observed in some communities in the county that some citizens used panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows to close the balcony in order to broaden their horizons and aesthetics.
Subsequently, the reporter came to a decoration company, and the employee introduced: "The self-explosion rate of panoramic glass is 1 in 1,000, which is relatively safe and quality-guaranteed." It is decorated according to the requirements of the property, and the security is relatively strong. ”
According to the relevant decoration laws and regulations, the change of the façade of the building needs to be approved by the urban planning administrative department. The façade of the residence may not be changed at will without approval. If the public really needs to seal the balcony window, they should apply and obtain legal procedures before sealing the window, and find a qualified decoration company to carry out the construction.
"We will remind the owner, first of all, the window must be qualified, find some good materials, break the bridge to seal the window, and reinforce, especially in waterproofing, otherwise it is easy to leak after the window is sealed. Severe convective weather, especially in the south, can have a very strong impact on high-rise buildings. Another property manager, Wang Wencheng, said.
It is understood that whether the wind pressure resistance of the window is strong enough, not only related to the quality of window raw materials, profile structure, etc., but also related to whether the installation is up to standard.
In addition to paying attention to sound insulation, heat preservation and aesthetics, owners should first understand the size and use requirements of their doors and windows in the actual choice, and choose the appropriate thickness of glass to ensure structural stability and safety.
Doors and windows can be used at ease, and life can be comfortable. When the public seals the balcony, they should buy qualified products through formal channels, refuse barbaric construction, and hope that the relevant functional departments will strengthen guidance and supervision, formulate industry standards, provide guidelines for market order, and effectively protect the safety of people's lives and property.