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Fire regs (Scotland, UK)

7 years ago

I am considering a very similar conversion of a small portion of the loft space to turn a small single bed room into a suitable double bed room with study space that would be let out to students. The room is similar size to above and located on first floor, would a fire door be required at the top or bottom of the stairs, or as above would a fire door on just the room be ok. Thanks.

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