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loft conversion?
piedmontboot
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Hi
Hoping for a bit of advice! we've had an offer accepted on a property we'd like to purchase.
The loft has been 'converted'. When I say converted, its been boarded out with wood panelling on the walls, carpeted and 2 velux windows. Its not used as a bedroom (neither was it marketed as such, just an attic room) just basically for storage. Its also accessed by the normal loft hatch (no stair case).
My question is - does this type of conversion need to comply to any building regs?
Thanks in advance!
Hoping for a bit of advice! we've had an offer accepted on a property we'd like to purchase.
The loft has been 'converted'. When I say converted, its been boarded out with wood panelling on the walls, carpeted and 2 velux windows. Its not used as a bedroom (neither was it marketed as such, just an attic room) just basically for storage. Its also accessed by the normal loft hatch (no stair case).
My question is - does this type of conversion need to comply to any building regs?
Thanks in advance!
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piedmontboot wrote: »Hi
Hoping for a bit of advice! we've had an offer accepted on a property we'd like to purchase.
The loft has been 'converted'. When I say converted, its been boarded out with wood panelling on the walls, carpeted and 2 velux windows. Its not used as a bedroom (neither was it marketed as such, just an attic room) just basically for storage. Its also accessed by the normal loft hatch (no stair case).
My question is - does this type of conversion need to comply to any building regs?
Thanks in advance!
Only if it's used as a bedroom in which case it normally needs stronger joists and a proper staircase.0 -
if the windows were put in after April 2002 they require EITHER, building regulations sign off or FENSA certification.
The rest of it is fine, its just a posh loft, so your christmas decorations can see the sun for the 11 months a year they are up there.0 -
martinsurrey wrote: »if the windows were put in after April 2002 they require EITHER, building regulations sign off or FENSA certification.
The rest of it is fine, its just a posh loft, so your christmas decorations can see the sun for the 11 months a year they are up there.
Totally agree! I plan to use it as a man cave
With the building regs, would my solicitor check this or would it be looked at as part of the survey? (we're planning on a homebuyers report)0 -
A man cave isn't the same as using a loft for storage. If you're planning on putting furniture up there and spending time in the loft then it should comply with building regulations.0
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