Rick wrote:
On Sun, 05 Mar 2006 14:43:31 +0000, Tez tez@none wrote:

Hi

I have a couple of quotes from builders for converting my loft to a
third bedroom. My mid-terrace house has a ground floor and first
floor at the moment. Another flight of steps will be put in to lead
to the attic bedroom.

One builder mentioned increasing the thickness of the ceiling below to
meet building regulations. The other builder didnt mention changing
anything outside of the attic space.

Are there basic regulations that have to be met when converting an
attic to a third bedroom - fire resistance, ventilations, insulation,
fire escape? Are there legal requirements? Will a planning officer
come round and ask for it to be changed if it isnt done right?

THanks for any help

R.

Ceiling / Floor has to be made strong enough.

You must have a fire escape route.

All doors and internal walls need to be uprated to 30mins fireproof.

*All* doors and internal walls? I think not, and suggest you read the
building regs before posting on the subject again.

MBQ