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Attic conversion and building regulations advice please...

  • 22-04-2013 4:12pm
    #1
    steve22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭


    Hi, Im just wondering if anyone (in the know) could tell me what elements of an attic conversion need an engineers certificate of compliance with building regulations.

    I’m considering converting the attic on my 3 bed semi-detached timber framed house over the next while on a budget and will definitely leave all the specialist parts to the professionals but I’m trying to get an idea of what this includes. Things like steel beams and new support for the roof need a certificate I gather but what about such things as relocating the water tank, roof insulation, access stairs, electrics etc… are there building regulations covering all these areas too?
    It will be classified as “non-habitable” anyway but I know that it doesn’t matter when it comes to certain aspects of the conversion.

    Anyway, in short, I’m trying to compose a list of things I can do myself afterwards and things I need to be certified at the time to avoid hassle in the future.

    All help and advice is appreciated. Thanks.


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  • #2
    sinnerboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭sinnerboy


    See here


  • #3
    steve22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭steve22


    Thanks for the link. Seems to be mainly about fire safety in a "habitable" conversion though... Would the same rules apply seeing as mine will be non-habitable storage space?
    Really i just want to be able to use the attic by putting in a floor and getting rid of all the crossing beams as much as possible while ensuring building regulations are satisfied.


  • #4
    sinnerboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭sinnerboy


    You will certainly need

    a structural engineer to design and inspect the structural alterations
    a RECI or ECCSA registered electrician to alter and extend the electrics
    a competent plumber
    an architectural technician to overview the roof insulation and ventilation and access .

    My own opinion - if you attempt to put a "real" stairway in then you are in fact creating a habitable space and would therefore have to comply in full with all of the requirements on the link I posted.


  • #5
    steve22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭steve22


    thanks for the information... looks like most of the work will have to be completed by professionals so..... probably safer anyway!


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