I am in the middle of purchasing a property and through the solicitor via searches we have found out that the vendor has not Building Control approval for loft conversion done over 35 yrs ago.
BC Officer has been out for obtaining a Regularisation Certificate but some work has to been carried out to get this. Joists need checked for weight as original were ceiling joists. Walls need correct material with fire regs, flooring needs checked as well, thermal envelope & insulation may need work but most off all the stairs do not comply.
Its a straight staircase with threads no risers as clear space, but I think the main issue is its pitched at 45 degrees and should be 42 degrees. Can this be fixed with a new staircase? Approx how much would it cost?
I have spoken with BC Manager and he said if I was to removed the stairs and put hatch back as a void roof space all will be good but if I was to try and do a roof space conversion at a later date I would be under current Building Regs as opposed to one back 35 yrs ago!!
Any ideas with this? Is it advisable to go ahead and purchase or let it go? Any advice would be much appreciated.
BC Officer has been out for obtaining a Regularisation Certificate but some work has to been carried out to get this. Joists need checked for weight as original were ceiling joists. Walls need correct material with fire regs, flooring needs checked as well, thermal envelope & insulation may need work but most off all the stairs do not comply.
Its a straight staircase with threads no risers as clear space, but I think the main issue is its pitched at 45 degrees and should be 42 degrees. Can this be fixed with a new staircase? Approx how much would it cost?
I have spoken with BC Manager and he said if I was to removed the stairs and put hatch back as a void roof space all will be good but if I was to try and do a roof space conversion at a later date I would be under current Building Regs as opposed to one back 35 yrs ago!!
Any ideas with this? Is it advisable to go ahead and purchase or let it go? Any advice would be much appreciated.