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Was the garage converted before 1993? (I need to check that) garage conversions were not controlled by the Building Regulations.

Did the Building Inspector sate why piling was required? Trees or filled ground? The company who carried out the piling should have the structural calculations to justify the type/depth of the piles. This may include the design for the ground beams and suspended floor.

As far as I am aware the sprinkler system can cover only the ground floor as long as you have an isolated fire escape via another first floor room. In practice this means providing a fire door somewhere at first floor level between the open plan ground floor and the escape route from the 2nd...

The rules state "independent controls" therefore a TRV is a suitable control and should be accepted by Building Control

Escape windows were introduced in 1997 from memory, the main reason was due to the growth in replacement uPVC windows and the reduction in opening width due to the size of the casement. With replacement windows in houses built before this date you need to ensure that you do not make the egress...

I am a accredited SAP assessor and can help you with your glazing. Give me a call 07904 850464. Paul

Oops just to avoid confusion, thats hot and cold to a sink in the toilet!

No minimum distance just hot & cold water needed in the sink. (G1 Building Regs) Also 2 door rule no longer applies

If the new kitchen is seperated from the stairwell by a door then you are OK. Extract can be located on an external wall but must achieve 60L/s, in real money this usually means a 9" fan but there are 4" fans on the market that achieve this. Unfortunately Building Regs will still be required...

This depends on where the boundary is... if the drive through is shared access it would be OK. If you own it this land his flue should be 600mm from your boundary.. The diagram in AD part J does not mention covered areas only balconies and carports, in this instance the clearance from the flue...

You will need to obtain Building Regulation approval and also consider the following points: 1) All electrical alterations and new circuits would need to be part P or if done by yourself inspected by Building Control and tested by a qualified Electrician. 2) Drainage 3) Extract ventilation...

Most roof tiles are suitable down to 17 degrees with a suitable overlap. Check the supplier of you existing tiles to be sure, alternatively post a pic here and I will see if I can help identify them.

Interesting if not a slightly disturbing post.... 30m2 limit does not apply if sleeping accomodation is provided but from memory there are exemptions for nuclear shelters... will read the building act and get back to you..

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Not a must just an option....

The latter category definately! I recently got out before "I became one of them". I hope I can help out on this forum with some practical solutions to keep the BCS at bay!

I did use the word "inspector" not "surveyor" :D

There is no minimum B regs requirement unless your are removing an existing downstairs WC as part of the work. If the WC is new you are making the situation better than it was before.. Mechanical extract would be required and if there is no opening window it would require a 10 minute over run...

Contrary to popular belief most Building Inspectors are reasonable people and are there to help!! A little bit more information about the foundations would be useful.. however a 9" solid brickwall on 450mm deep foundations is adequate for 3 storeys (unless bad ground) so aside from upgrading...