Guest Amanda Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of some accurate information i need about housing legislation re fire safety. I have a 2 story house with a loft conversion that opens up onto the upstairs landing, I wanted to change the layout so the bedroom is larger which would mean the loft which I plan to use as a study rather than a sleeping space would open into my bedroom. I've seen conflicting information about this on the internet, I just want to know the legality of this layout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 You do not say where the premises are I will assume it is in England or Wales. What you propose is a material alteration and will be subject to the Building Regulations which uses Approved Document B (fire safety) volume 1: Dwellinghouses as one of its guidance documents. Your proposal is creating an inner room situation which is only acceptable where the inner room has access to a emergency egress window which is not acceptable above 4.5 m and your new study would be above 4.5 m above the ground. I would suggest you contact your local building control and outline your proposals to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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