Hi,
I am in the process of buying a 2 bed terrace. The loft also has been used as a 3rd bedroom by the current owner but the house is not being sold as a three bedroom house. The loft is carpeted and has a velux window in, but is accessed by a wooden loft ladder.
I understand that for the room to classed as "habitable" the floor has to be able to withstand fire for 30 mins, there must be alternative stairs or exit to the outside etc, but I am unable to find any info about what is necessary for party walls - my homebuyers survey came back the other day citing this as a fire and security risk as there is no fire break; but there was no indication whether this was a legal requirement as the space is not technically a "room".
If anyone could give me any information about this it would be very helpful!
I am in the process of buying a 2 bed terrace. The loft also has been used as a 3rd bedroom by the current owner but the house is not being sold as a three bedroom house. The loft is carpeted and has a velux window in, but is accessed by a wooden loft ladder.
I understand that for the room to classed as "habitable" the floor has to be able to withstand fire for 30 mins, there must be alternative stairs or exit to the outside etc, but I am unable to find any info about what is necessary for party walls - my homebuyers survey came back the other day citing this as a fire and security risk as there is no fire break; but there was no indication whether this was a legal requirement as the space is not technically a "room".
If anyone could give me any information about this it would be very helpful!