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Brüstungshöhe

parapet height, sill height

noun BRUE-stoongs-hoe-e Rare
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Usage Note

Brüstungshöhe is the measured height of a wall or parapet element, particularly the section below a window; building codes specify minimum Brüstungshöhen for safety, especially in upper-floor windows.

Examples

"Die Brüstungshöhe des Fensters beträgt laut Bauvorschrift mindestens 90 cm."

Natural Translation

According to building regulations the sill height of the window must be at least 90 cm.

Literal Translation

The parapet-height of the window is according to building-regulation at least 90 cm.

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