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1feralengineer t1_j5qz4ys wrote

Picture?

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Mech2021 OP t1_j5qzyu2 wrote

Sorry.

https://imgur.com/a/Vj3NyJy

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1feralengineer t1_j5r171p wrote

No worries

Do you have a picture of one open as far as it goes?

Is the latch part of the hinge or is there a separate traveler arm that is supposed to hold it open?

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Mech2021 OP t1_j5r57v8 wrote

More pictures.

Thanks so much for the help!

https://imgur.com/a/F5V7arA

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1feralengineer t1_j5r8oys wrote

Without putting my hands on it I cannot be certain, but it looks like simply changing the latch location on the hinge would take care of the issue. There are many ways to accomplish this.

The easiest would be to use a hack saw on the hinge piece that is attached to the window; cut 3/8" up the tab that supports the hinge pin. Cut the old latch tongue off and then bend in a new latch tongue from the remaining stock created by the first cut.

If you can visualize what I am saying, and have the tools, I would say it would take ten minutes per side of each window.

If what I am saying doesn't make sense, or you don't have the tools... Then I would take some more pictures and find a local machine shop. Then take one hinge (both pieces on one side) to the machine shop, show them the pictures and explain what you need done (i.e. reduce the latch angle). They can easily either fabricate new hinges, or modify yours. If you are not in a hurry, then let them know that they can work on the project at a slow time and that might save you some money.

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PioneerStandard t1_j5qzfzf wrote

Pics?

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Mech2021 OP t1_j5qzzet wrote

https://imgur.com/a/Vj3NyJy

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PioneerStandard t1_j5r5b31 wrote

This could be a stupid answer but don't you just keep it open with an empty can of soup, paint stir stick or ordinary household items?

Usually, awning windows open outward, not inward. Somewhat odd thing you have there but I have seen it before.

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Mech2021 OP t1_j5r5uvd wrote

Some more pictures.

https://imgur.com/a/F5V7arA

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Nope city inspector won't pass it. I had tried attaching a hook to the ceiling with some wire connected to the opening handles that would hang on the hook and he still failed me again.

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PioneerStandard t1_j5r66tt wrote

For egress, it should never pass. It must open outward. Get a new window. It helps if you add a full description of your situation when you post for help.

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Mech2021 OP t1_j5r78ce wrote

Nothing that can be done to these windows?

For our city codes, all they have to be able to do is stay open by themselves and meet a certain size requirement for egress.

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Traveling_Carpenter t1_j5r218y wrote

Why does the inspector say this must lock open? It can’t be an emergency escape and rescue opening (commonly referred to as egress window), as it’s too high off the ground and not tall enough. Just curious what specific code issue he’s concerned about. Also, did the window open before tue ceiling was drywalled? If so, you might want to talk to whoever finished the basement, not the original builder. Also, if they used 1/4-in. drywall on your ceiling as you say, that’s highly unusual.

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