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    Creating Open Plan ground floor - fire safety regs?

    I get where you're coming from but I've spent the last 5yrs in a similar setup and have become accustomed to this type of plan and style of living. I bought this property with a view to maintaining it if I can. I've tried to address the washing machine issue by adding the utility cupboard...
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    Creating Open Plan ground floor - fire safety regs?

    I've enquired about imist and Plumis. Both quotes included 2 sensors on the ground floor. Are you able to give a recommendation? Thanks
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    Mist or sprinkler systems

    Did you end up moving forward with a misting system? Would be good to know which route you went down and why if you get a moment? Thanks!
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    Creating Open Plan ground floor - fire safety regs?

    Thanks for this, really appreciate the advice. Based on various discussions with different BCO's today it seems there's a preference to have some kind of fire suppression system in place on the groundfloor combined with viable escape windows on the first floor. Good news is, it's seems it's...
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    Creating Open Plan ground floor - fire safety regs?

    Makes sense! As the section of the wall intersecting with my neighbour is at the bottom of stairs, having a 150mm nib there wont be an issue. Ideally I can avoid having the nib on the opposite side which intersects with an external wall to fully open up the remaining space...will certainly check...
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    Creating Open Plan ground floor - fire safety regs?

    Hi All I am in the process of buying a small 2 storey end terrace cottage. The upstairs consists of two bedrooms only. The ground floor has a bathroom at the rear connected to a kitchen in the middle and then a previously opened up living/dining room at the front. The front door opens directly...
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