matt_claydon
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| posted on 18/12/05 at 12:00 PM |
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Building regs (bedroom without window)
Hi guys,
I'm looking at buying a flat in Bristol at the moment, it's got a huge amount of space for the price but a lot of it is underground in the
cellar which has no windows and only one set of stairs for access. It's well ventilated though.
What are the rules for using rooms down there as living space (i.e. bedrooms / lounge). The agent has described all the downstairs rooms as
'storage' but they obviously have / could be used for living space. Main point is when I come to sell, could I include rooms down there in
the number of bedrooms?
I suspect fire escape is the problem but I don't know much about it.
Cheers,
Matt.
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smart51
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| posted on 18/12/05 at 12:08 PM |
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If a space does not comply with building regulations then it cannot be called a room.
My house is buit on the side of a hill. It basically has a whole extra floor as a basement that opens out onto the rear (lower) garden. The stairs
are 20mm too narrow to meet regulations and it is below the damp proof course. The agent had to describe them as room-spaces. Fine with me. I have a
3 room workshop with easy access to the garage.
It should mean that the flat is cheap to buy but I would worry about the fire (escape) risk if I were to let anyone sleep in a room with no window.
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hector
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| posted on 18/12/05 at 12:48 PM |
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I fit windows and all bedrooms must have fire escape hinges fitted and openings should be less than something like 1100mm max i think from floor so
people can get outin case of fire.
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Genesis
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| posted on 18/12/05 at 03:30 PM |
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All rooms must have a MOE to be legally called a room. We had a loft conversion and had a dormer window fitted with a MOE window. Only way to do it
and add value really...
Once went to view a house which proudly boasted new double glazing to all rooms. Trouble was, not one of them was provided with an opening 
Going fishin'
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