You know how there are rules to any game? What happens when the players don't know the
rules of the game? The few who know the
rules will outscore those who know less.
Now, what if fouls were called and it sounded like *ka-ching*? That is not fun at all.
I am talking about safety codes and standards that apply to
exterior building maintenance, particularly window cleaning. There is such a standard that both the
building owners and their representatives and the window cleaning contractor
have to be guided by.
Aside from a purchased copy of this standard and the safety codes
available in the OSHA website, there really isn't anything out there that will
make "this game" easily understandable to property managers and
building owners.
Follow this link on our take on simplifying
the window cleaning standard. Perhaps it will be a first step to more
well-informed decision makers.
A responsible window cleaning company will be in compliance
with the ANSI/IWCA I-14.1 Window Cleaning Safety Standard. Although not legally enforced by the law,
compliance to the standard is a step forward in meeting applicable federal,
state, and local regulations.
There will be more answers than questions if we ask the
right ones. Feel free to reach out to us
if you simply have questions regarding this standard. We will help you find the right answers and
happy to be an additional resource for you in maintaining your facilities.
