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Loft Conversion
Take out wall in front of attic fire escape.
Anonymous user 9 March 2024 - 2.56 PM
i want to take out a wall on my staircase to the dormer. It isn't load baring and builders have said they can do it; but behind the wall is a fire escape skylight for the dormer. I was wondering can i still take out the wall without being in breech of the fire regulations.
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3 Answers
ADR Property Maintenance
you best bet is talk to your local council as it maybe a fire wall.
Answered16 March 2018
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BONUM CONTEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION LTD
Sounds like a fire break removing it will breach fire regs and endanger yourself, check with fire safety before removing it
Answered18 March 2018
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Lee Davidson RIBA
Hi, yes, in agreement with the ADR and Vrs comments above, the wall is extending your Protected Corridor up to the loft room entrance door, if you remove that wall the loft room is essentially now part of the staircase which means if there is a fire the loft room will fill with smoke and any person in it won't be able to escape to a protected corridor. So this is an absolute no no.
Download and have a read through Approved Document Part B
If you need a visit to talk you through this get in touch with Building Control or a firm of Approved Inspectors. Best Wishes Lee Davidson RIBA
Answered23 March 2018
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