loft conversion?

piedmontboot

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!

Daerve

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.

martinsurrey

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.

piedmontboot

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)

Pixie5740

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.