building regs 'grey area' utility room

[kazzz]

B Regs do change, but you can only apply the regs applicable at the time the app was submitted.

Thats interesting as he has made us do things that have become new BR since 2011, like a fireplace plate and a couple of other small jobs?

 

[kazzz]

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[kazzz]

sorry...dont want to muddy the waters...ignore that last comment...not important to my question

 

[^woody^]

You should really stop making comments on B Regs when you really don't understand them, this is categorically NOT a change of use under any legal definition contained in the B Regs.

Lol. I get the impression you think you are the Oracle on b/regs and your interpretation is the only one that matters.

SMH.

 

[frutbunn]

Lol. I get the impression you think you are the Oracle on b/regs and your interpretation is the only one that matters.

SMH.

Your comment on "change of use" was just wrong, plain and simple, not open to any interpretation
"the only one that matters." had to laugh at that, as you were the one that categorically told me I was wrong when offering two alternative interpretations of the B Regs.

a new ceiling was put in above the utility room, that BR had to be involved with ...would that affect you opinion?

No, that would be a material alteration but would be considered by itself in relation to the celing, the fact that its now a utility or whatever wouldn't make any difference,

 

[kazzz]

No, that would be a material alteration but would be considered by itself in relation to the celing, the fact that its now a utility or whatever wouldn't make any difference,[/QUOTE]
Thanks again...really appreciate all the help

 

[^woody^]

Your comment on "change of use" was just wrong, plain and simple, not open to any interpretation
"the only one that matters." had to laugh at that, as you were the one that categorically told me I was wrong when offering two alternative interpretations of the B Regs.

No, that would be a material alteration but would be considered by itself in relation to the celing, the fact that its now a utility or whatever wouldn't make any difference,

All of your posts are full of "as a BCO, I would do this, but another BCO might do that" statements.

So you acknowledge that another inspector may interpret things differently. So there you go.

 

[frutbunn]

So you acknowledge that another inspector may interpret things differently. So there you go.

Certainly do, however in some situations its very clear and is not open to any interpretation, for example your "change of use" comment for a kitchen to a utility, care to show me where this is in any statutory instrument?

 

[denso13]

All of your posts are full of "as a BCO

Are you sure, never noticed that.....

 

[phatboy]

If its decorated and cannot be messed up, get a window mounted fan, and a new glass unit made up for the window. Leave the old glass for the new owner to re-install when they move in. £100, objective achieved, and stress over!

 

[^woody^]

Certainly do, however in some situations its very clear and is not open to any interpretation, for example your "change of use" comment for a kitchen to a utility, care to show me where this is in any statutory instrument?

The statutory instruments do not go into that level of detail, so no one can.

But in a practical level, the difference between a utility and a kitchen would be an extra 5 and 30 l/s in extract rates, so clearly there's a difference in usage.

 

[mrrusty]

If you get stuck and have to fit one, get a 12v DC version and hide a 12v battery in the core hole so the air flows around it. Wouldn't be any good for long term use, but would I'm sure tick the box for ventilation Avoids electrical installation. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/60CFM-Ventilation-12V-RV-Motorhome-ABS-Caravan-Roof-Exhaust-Fan-Ceiling-Mount-UK/133545538385?_trkparms=aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=225076&meid=3f5857fa6dcb423283f989216334e9c7&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=12&mehot=co&sd=184438318420&itm=133545538385&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2047675&algv=SimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithDarwoV3BBEV2b&brand=Unbranded&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

[frutbunn]

The statutory instruments do not go into that level of detail, so no one can.

No. The only change of use's applicable to a dwelling is "the building is used as a dwelling, where previously it was not". Just to clarify, this means if it is a shop, factory, agricultural building etc and the use of the building is to become a dwelling and "the building is not a building described in classes 1 to 6 in Schedule 2, where previously it was" this would only apply if a porch, conservatory is to be altered. Nowhere does it state that a "change of use" applies to individual rooms within a dwelling. It can't be any more clear.

 

[Nakajo]

So where a loft is converted to a bedroom where previously it was storage, that's not 'a change of use'? Good to know.

 

[Notch7]

How are the public meant to understand and interpret the regulations if professionals cant even agree

just asking for a friend.......