The 125mm window rule on a two storey home
Upstairs windows that open too far are a safety item, not a finish item.
In short: A first floor bedroom window in Gables without the required opening restriction.
The requirement
Where the floor below a bedroom window is more than two metres down and the sill is low, the opening must be limited so a 125mm sphere cannot pass through.
What we found
At a Gables handover in August 2026 a first floor bedroom window had no restriction in place.
Why it matters
Falls from windows are a known risk for young children, and the rule exists for exactly this case.
The fix
A compliant restrictor or a fixed screen, fitted before handover.
How we record it
Separately from the finish list, as a safety item.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Gables. Licensed building practitioners, NSW Fair Trading licence 366177C.
