Attic space in a newly built.
Attic conversion fire regulations ireland.
Fire regulations are critical because they re concerned with safety especially that it s hard to escape through windows or through somewhere higher than the first floor in case of a fire.
For the attic room to comply with regulations the internal doors on the ground and first floor have to be upgraded to fire rated standards another costly exercise.
Special provisions apply to loft attic conversions where not more than two additional habitable rooms are provided and additional floor area is less than 50m2.
We show you two ways to guarantee your that your ber rating will not be impaired by your attic conversion.
Where these apply the existing first floor will normally provide the necessary fire resistance subject to assessment of the fire performance of the actual construction.
This leaflet from the department of the environment community and local government.
That usually doesn t apply with attics.
This leaflet from the department of the environment community and local government highlights the principal fire safety issues that need to be considered when converting the roofspace loft attic in an existing dwelling house.
To convert a roughly 300 sq ft attic space in a 75 year old house.
The purpose of these fire safety requirements is to safeguard you and your family should a fire occur in your home.
There is a legal requirement to comply with building regulations including those related to fire safety.
So you have to pay extra attention to this when doing your loft conversion.
Attic conversions are all the rage at the moment as a way of extending living space without the expense of moving home.
Loft conversion fire safety.
The purpose of these fire safety requirements is to safeguard you and your family should a fire occur in your home.
Sub topic loft conversion.
Adherence to the approach outlined in a technical guidance document is regarded as evidence of compliance with the requirements of the relevant part of the building regulations.
Architect duncan stewart writing in construct ireland magazine.
Loft conversion leaflet 80 07 kb category housing.
To comply with building regulations in terms of habitable space 50 of the floor area should be at least 2 4 mtrs.