Subdividing a room-BR? PP?

[indus]

Hi

If you want to subdivide a room into two (downstairs if it makes a difference) I'm assuming it wouldn't need PP of any kind, but would it need Bregs approval?

The subdivision would be done by erecting a stud partition wall and the entrance to the new room formed by knocking through a doorway in a non supporting wall.

Both rooms would still retain their own natural light etc.

Many thanks

 

[jeds]

The only time you need BR for internal non structural work is if you do anything that alters fire escape, certain ventilation requirements or certain works to controlled fittings.

 

[indus]

Thanks John

 

[indus]

Jeds,

Does that mean forming a new shower room downstairs where one never existed also doesn't need BRegs?

Many thanks

 

[cjard]

indus, isn't it the case that any works you're going to carry out must leave it no less compliant than it was before? If you install a shower and don't ventilate it, or don't grout it then your house is less compliant on resistance to moisture regulations, for example.. So long as a shower is installed in a compliant fashion, then the house as a whole hasn't really got a change in the state of compliance..