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Permits

Figuring out whether installing new replacement windows in your home will meet local building codes and fire codes or if you will need a building permit is one of the important challenges you will face. Should you want to enlarge a window, it's more likely you'll need to pull permits. Since building codes vary greatly. The professionals at JJK Remodeling are familiar with the building codes for all of the counties in Northern Virginia including Arlington County, VA, Fairfax County, VA Prince William County, VA, Warrenton and Fauquier County VA. In addition they are also familiar with window building codes for Fairfax City, VA, Alexandria, VA., Falls Church and Vienna VA. To schedule a time to meet with or speak to a JJK professional click here.

Tempered Glass (Safety Glass)

Old patio doors that lack tempered glass can be a safely hazard. We recommend that all patio doors including sliding patio doors would have to be tempered glass, also known as safety glass. This is the kind of glass you find in car windshields that shatters into tiny pieces when it breaks. It's much safer than regular glass which can break into dangerous knife-like shards. You can see why patio doors would need tempered glass since pets; children and even adults are more likely to run into them. Tempered glass is more expensive, but you will be glad you have it. Some NOVA county and cities located in Northern Virginia not only require safety glass for patio doors but may require that require that windows close to exterior doors and windows that are close to the floor also required to be tempered. One of the reasons that windows close to an exterior door are more prone to break is because of the impact from when a door slams. Windows close to the floor have the same problem as patio doors - people and pets may run into them. JJK Remodeling can help address any questions concerning your local building codes for windows and doors.

Fire Codes

Some local building codes in the Northern Virginia area require that window openings be big enough for a fire fighter in full gear to easily enter all of the bedrooms in a home. If you live in an older home say in Leesburg, VA, or Centreville VA that may mean that your original windows do not meet local building codes. That's usually not a problem until you replace those old windows. Once you install replacement windows, some states or municipalities may require that you bring everything up to local building codes. Once again, you should check with your local fire and building departments for information about the codes in your area.


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