Conversions

Desperate - what is the required fire rating for a ceiling in a conversion flat?

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.22 PM

I bought a lower ground flat (two flats above) and moved a door which required a steel beam and pad stones to be installed. As part of this the builders replaced my corridor and kitchen ceilings. My local building control are refusing to certify the work as the inspector says that I need to have fitted 60 mins fire rated plasterboard for the ceilings, my builders appear to have only used 30 mins rated plasterboard. The inspector said I need to replace all the ceilings which I simply cannot afford right now. The builder said everything was done to the regulations and pointed out that they fitted 60mins fire doors and a new linked fire alarm system at the same time and that the inspector is wrong. He has now stopped all communication with me. I have tried looking online but I can only find 60mins fire rating requirements listed in the fire regulations for garage ceilings. I do not know what to do - I have my freeholder and other flat owners chasing me as the insurance is not valid without a completion certificate, threatening to take me to court. I cannot remortgage either with this pending and I am running out of savings because my fixed rate expired. If I cannot resolve this in the next two months I will have to sell for a massive loss which will ruin me and my family. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.