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Bathroom door opening towards hallway- Does building control officer fail my garage conversion?

Hello all, 

As part of my integral garage conversion, one of the new doorway will be to a downstairs bathroom (2.6 m * 1.5 m )  in the integral garage. Due to space constraint in the bathroom I am thinking of making the 30 inch door open outwards towards the hallway. The hallway is 1 meter wide. 

From what i have read, this will create a blocking to outside in case of emergency and this will be failed by BCO. I haven't spoken to my BCO yet. Will this affect my whole Building regs certificate for the conversion or will the conversion pass with any warnings. 

I also have access to my garden , from both my kitchen and the living room.

Thanks. 

Comments

  • Ms_Chocaholic
    Ms_Chocaholic Posts: 12,899 Forumite
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    Are you sure there's not room to have it opening inward into the bathroom, hang it at a different side.  Have you got a plan you can post here of the layout.
    Thrifty Till 50 Then Spend Till the End
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  • singhini
    singhini Posts: 1,171 Forumite
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    Could a sliding door be an option? 
    I have a tendency to mute most posts so if your expecting me to respond you might be waiting along time!
  • glennevis
    glennevis Posts: 772 Forumite
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    How about a solid wood folding door which opens inwards.
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