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At what height does your city require special licensing to wash exterior windows?

Top Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required (38% of 219 votes).
At what height does your city require special licensing to wash exterior windows?
1 story (10 feet)
5%
2 stories (20 feet)
9%
3 stories (30 feet)
8%
4 stories (40 feet)
4%
5 stories (50 feet)
4%
No height requirements or special licensing required
38%
Not sure
29%

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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: Because I’m not altering or building anything
All Around Construction
Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: My insurance only covers me up to 3 stories.
Spot on Pressure Washing LLC
Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: Our insurance does not allow us to go above 3 stories.
Xtreme Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing, LLC
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: We are licensed insured and bonded
Keep It Glassy Window & Carpet Cleaning
Answer: 5 stories (50 feet)
Explanation: You need special license for repelling down the side of a building.
SLIC Windows & Solar Cleaning
Answer: 1 story (10 feet)
Explanation: Residential window washing up to two stories
Fuentes all cleaning and hauling
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: State of georgia does not require liability insurance for pressure washing.
SOUTHERN EXTERIORS
Answer: 2 stories (20 feet)
Explanation: Anything over 2 stories requires OSHA approved descent equipment
360 degree pressure washing and lawn care
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: California does not regulate window cleaning companies in the same manner as Contractors are. Instead, our regulatory "big brother" is CAL-OSHA, and the Title 8. Although all industries are to adhere to CAL-OSHA regulations, our industry is closely monitored for the most part to ensure compliance to the standards and regulations in place. State Fund happens to be the only provider of Workmans Compensation insurance for our industry as well, and they do a pretty good job of policing those who are policy holders. State Fund holds interviews annually to ensure we are in compliance with their regulations as well.
Elite Window Washing
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Answer: 1 story (10 feet)
Explanation: We only clean first story interior and exterior windows. We do second story interior or tip in windows.
Day Cleaning
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: We do not have height requirements in our area for cleaning windows.
Pro Force Property Maintenance
Answer: 2 stories (20 feet)
Explanation: The higher you go the more insurance must be had
XPRESS MOVING CLEANING AND REPAIR SERVICES
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: city only requires license for commerical powerwashing
2 POWERWASH GUYS
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Never done more than 2
Sky JP cleaning
Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: special license is needed once you reach 4 stories or higher.
Benitez pressure washing
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: They only require you to have general liability insurrance. Personally I have life insurance as well give anything happens to me.
Mom's Cleaning LLC
Answer: 4 stories (40 feet)
Explanation: When going up multiple stories you use equipment for safety and security that requires licensing
J's Complete Cleaning Services
Answer: 1 story (10 feet)
Explanation: Fall protection needed
First Choice Nationwide Janitorial & Maintenance Services
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Answer: 2 stories (20 feet)
Explanation: Ladders are normally required beyond the 1st floor.
AA&B Janitorial Cleaning Co
Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: Limitations
C & T Construction Cleaning
Answer: 2 stories (20 feet)
Explanation: Two stories requires safety regulations certification
JordUrk Solutions, LLC
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: No special licensing required in Iowa to wash exterior windows.
Iowa CleanUp Services
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: We do not clean outside windows only inside and inside window sills. We will do the outside front door,and inside front door, and any other door that has a window on it!!
TrublueTotalHouseCare
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: none listed in the City of Bend city code
Rock Solid Finish
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: Special license not required, but must be certified to use high rise equipment.
Finest City Window Cleaning
Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: we specialize in first and second story cleaning, and are insured for these heights.
Dutch-Touch Window Cleaning
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: We charge for exterior Windows that we can get to easily.
Stephanie Mitchell Professional Cleaning Services
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: We service residential properties up to 3 stories.
Sparkle Services
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: PowerHouse Pressure Washing can service all types of commercial applications, including multi-story buildings using a boom lift.
PowerHouse Pressure Washing
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: Scope. This Article establishes safety requirements for the cleaning of all windows of all buildings. Window cleaning includes operation(s) of washing, wiping or other methods of cleaning windows, window frames, curtain wall components, building panels, etc. NOTE: It is recognized because of special site conditions that certain provisions in Article 6 may be applicable and can be used in conjunction with equipment and/or practices in this article. (a) Windows shall not to be cleaned from the outside or inside unless means are provided to enable such work to be done in a safe manner as provided in these orders. (b) Provisions for preventing accidents due to overhead high voltage lines shall be in conformance with the High Voltage Electrical Safety Orders, Article 37. (c) Employers shall provide their window cleaning employees with safety equipment and devices conforming with the requirements of these orders, and shall maintain such equipment in safe condition at all times. (d) Employers shall instruct their window cleaning employees in the proper use of all equipment provided to them, and shall supervise the use of the equipment and safety devices to insure that safe working practices are observed. (e) All employees cleaning windows shall use safety devices and equipment as required herein. (f) Only employees who have been properly trained to handle such equipment shall be assigned to work from scaffolds or boatswain's chairs. (g) (1) In every building where window cleaning operations are performed in such a manner that a person stands on the sill in order to clean the window or works from the inside where the window opening is of such size that it would be possible to fall through the open window to the outside, there shall be installed window cleaning safety anchors or other anchorages approved by the Division. (Title 24, Part 2, Section 2-8502(a).) (2) Any window which when fully opened has a clear opening with the lesser dimension exceeding 18 inches, or
Magic Maids of Tulsa LLC
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Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: work on three stories or less.
window and gutter cleaner
Answer: 4 stories (40 feet)
Explanation: Some cities require special license and insurance for work over 3 stories. I do not clean above three stories. This is enough height to cover most all residential work and most smaller commercial.
Daytona Window Washing
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: Services preformed at any level will adhere to local, state, and federal safety requirements.
Under Pressure
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: We only clean 1 and 2 story residential homes.
Clark Home Services
Answer: 5 stories (50 feet)
Explanation: Texarkana does not require special licensing to wash exterior windows 5 stories & under. We are national Insured & Licensed for Exterior Window Cleaning up to 75 stories.
Another Level Cleaning Services
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I'm not sure on that. We do clean windows and do that type of work but I've never thought about looking at the regulations for that. It's something we do rarely and own special request.
Starla's Cleaning Service
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: There are no window washing licenses required in Broome County.
EcoPro Power Washing
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: For regular household maid service no requirements
SwedeClean.Com
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I don't specialize in washing exterior windows.
Tender Deep Cleaning Service LLC
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Answer: 5 stories (50 feet)
Explanation: If it's above 5 stories or high-rise even, I think you should check with the city coder!!
CYNTHIA'S CLEANING SERVICE,LLC
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: You must carry approriate insurance and equiptment. Depending on guideline for property OSHA certificates may be needed.
On The Level Cleaning Inc
Answer: 4 stories (40 feet)
Explanation: We are insured up to 4 stories, a high rise cert and insurance is needed for anything above that..
Superior Pressure Washing
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Answer: Not sure
Explanation: We only sell and install window treatments.
Basic Blinds NC
Answer: 5 stories (50 feet)
Explanation: it is not a law here in mn
A-1 Maintenance Service Company
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: You must have specific insurance with height requirements not licenses.
Two Girls and A Crew Cleaning
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: None required at this time.
Pro-Wash Cleaning Services LLC