Any ideas for staircase problem?

jemster_2

Hello

We're considering buying a property that has converted the garage into a downstairs room, with a bedroom/living space in the eaves. The current owners haven't installed a stair case to the living space, they use a ladder.

I was researching stair cases and found building regulations specify a min clearance of 2000mm between stairs/ceiling (1900mm for loft conversions). Unfortunately the height of the bedroom/living space ranges from 1200-1285mm.

This would seem to rule out all staircases. I'd like to use the space, and not mad on the thought of continuing with the ladder, but guess it's miles cheaper than raising the roof/lowering the floor.

Any creative ideas, have you ever had something similar?

All views gratefully received.

Cheers

Mojisola

Have you checked that the conversion had planning permission? I can't see it being accepted with only a ladder going to the upstairs.

theonlywayisup

Mojisola wrote: »

Have you checked that the conversion had planning permission? I can't see it being accepted with only a ladder going to the upstairs.

Building Regulations - check with Building Control at your local Council.

MX5huggy

Unfortunately the height of the bedroom/living space ranges from 1200-1285mm.

Is this correct? if so its not a room you can call a room but just some storage unless of course you are a dwarf.

1984ReturnsForReal_2

theonlywayisup wrote: »

Building Regulations - check with Building Control at your local Council.

It hasnt passed building regs.

That is why the temporary ladder is there.

It is nothing more than a storage area & no fixed access can/will be granted.

ormus

all habital roof /loft rooms must have a "proper" staircase these days.
a ladder is a complete no no.
as it is its just a storage area. nowt else.

jemster_2

MX5huggy wrote: »

Is this correct? if so its not a room you can call a room but just some storage unless of course you are a dwarf.

Ah yes, sorry typo, the height range is 1200-1860mm.