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Adding a third storey - anything particular to note?

antiskeptic · 2018-12-04 17:06:35

If adding a third storey to a building is there anything particular in building regs to note, outside that which could be expected to apply for a habitable attic conversion? Cheers.

04-12-2018 5:06pm

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If adding a third storey to a building is there anything particular in building regs to note, outside that which could be expected to apply for a habitable attic conversion?

Cheers.

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antiskeptic wrote: »

If adding a third storey to a building is there anything particular in building regs to note, outside that which could be expected to apply for a habitable attic conversion?

Cheers.

Part A - Structure
Part B - Fire Safety

They are the 2 main ones. After that you have the comfort ones. Part L - insulation and limiting heat loss and air infiltration. Part F - Ventilation (although this is important for human well being and structure ventilation (timber’s).

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