Loft conversion - open plan
nelliot
7 years ago
Hi, was the lack of fire door here an issue for building regs?
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Flat Remodelling and Loft conversion, Wimbledon, SW19 · More Info
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nelliot
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Comments (3)A beautiful transformation of the space - it's unrecognisable!...See MoreAlternative Fire Regs solution on Loft Conversion terraced cottage
Comments (13)If only was that easy. I am waiting for Building regs man to get back to me for meeting. Every option in the past been discussed via my builder whom I no personally . Unless Somethings been missed we have already put to him about external fire escape stairs, the fact that new back bedroom and loft will all have new windows that a person can get out of (sure I asked about fire escape ladder which was met with a "No not sufficient" ). Its a cottage so ceilings low hence height to evacuate from a 2nd or 3rd floor in event fire would not take long. I no its down to me to put all options to buildings regs he isnt giving anywhere here and obviously its not his job to come up with solutions.Perhaps when he next comes round now so much has been done and he can see for himself windows are escape route. For now its looking like he wont sign loft off as an official 3rd bedroom. If I have to accept that , so long as I got firedoors on all floors so be it. In long run I would obviously like it signed off. Alternatively not now as monies tight but ny architect suggested months back that I possibly get a private building regs inspector who may be a bit more giving on alternatives, it would mean though paying a 2nd time gor building regs....See MoreAny feedbacks/comments on our loft conversion plans?
Comments (2)Many thanks Owl for the feedback. I understand what you are saying regarding constraints and the loft stair is something that was proposed by our architect and that we explored in detail. However, it is not something relevant for our family situation with our children and their specific needs; and in addition, it was making the rooms at the end of the corridor (on the left side) either too big (if merged into 1) or (if keep as 2 bedrooms as they are) too small. The middle bedroom was becoming very small and the 2 rooms above where not that much bigger due to the shape of the roof. Our architect did draw plan for this option but after review, it was not the right thing for us. I am keen to know, with our current constraints, you or any one else has some comments :) it would be really appreciate. Many thanks...See MoreLoft conversion plan, what can be done?
Comments (9)Hi, Your property seems to be quite square which is unusual, but beneficial when trying to gain two bedrooms in teh loft. In order to gain 2no. bedrooms and a bathroom, you would need to carry out the hip to gable works, and install a large rear box dormer. This will allow for 2no. bedroom located within the dormer a approximately 2.8m wide and 3m deep. There would hopefully still be enough room for a corridor to a small shower room or bath tucked into the eaves. We woudl usually recommend a minimum ridge height of 2.3m to the top of the existing ceiling joists, to allow for the installation of a dormer running full width of the property, new floor joists and insulation to the new roof. The stairs would most likely have to take up the small 3rd bedroom. Could end up something similar to the attached Image. I hope that helps. Drawmyextension.co.uk...See More
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