Loft conversion and fire doors

[Chri5]

Had a loft conversion done 3 years ago and the builder ran off near the end.

Finally all the outstanding elements (insulation, smokes, part P cert etc)were finished bar fire rules regarding closure of all inhabitated rooms.

Got the LABC visit tommorrow for final sign off and the status of the doors is that they all have closures on them, the new door in to the loft is a fire door with sealing strip.

Way back we had a previous visit and the person was unwilling to sign off due to the absence on the Grd and 1st floor of door closures.

So my question is:- Since the last inspection the rules have changed and some LABC's seem to now suggest that ALL doors must not only close, but MUST be fire rated.

Will I get away with my existing edwardian aged doors being in place with closures on them, but without strip and thus maybe not in compliance with the updated rules ?

 

[^woody^]

The regulations a the time of the application will apply

 

[Chri5]

That's just what I wanted to here, Happy Xmas Woody and thanks for the reply.

 

[chappers]

The regulations a the time of the application will apply

or current regs would also be acceptable ie fire doors without closers

 

[Chri5]

Full pass, cert from the LABC on the way.

Problem was that the house is Edwardian and has 95% original features including pretty pine panelled doors, so changing them out would have been a poor show and uglied the house.

I'll be spending the day loosening the closure springs on 8 doors because the kids hate the door closures and the cat has been attempting to dig under the doors.