Garage conversion

[barold1]

Hi,

For a garage conversion, would i need a fire door between this and my existing house? it would be in the hallway. thanks

 

[noseall]

yes, fire door and frame with intumescent strips set in the frame and an automatic closer on the door.

 

[Richard C]

Just to confirm; yes!

 

[^woody^]

A fire door is required to separate a garage from the house, due to what is likely to be put in a garage and the increased risk of fire. But once a garage is converted to a habitable room, then no fire door is required.

Are fire doors required for any other room in the house? Then why should a fire door be required for this 'new' room?

 

[Richard C]

A fire door is required to separate a garage from the house, due to what is likely to be put in a garage and the increased risk of fire. But once a garage is converted to a habitable room, then no fire door is required.

Are fire doors required for any other room in the house? Then why should a fire door be required for this 'new' room?

Sorry mis-read the original post. If it's being converted FROM a garage to a habitable room then it most likely doesn't need a fire door but it's worth a quick phone call to BC.