Hi, I know I'm not supposed to ask the same question in different forums but I think I might get a better response here.
My original post //www.diynot.com/forums/windows-doors/can-i-use-this-window-in-a-second-floor-bedroom.309428/
The regulations state that if the window is above 4.5 metres then there should be a protected escape route to outside, but this would be impossible to do because the bottom of the stairs exit into a lounge and you would then have to go through the kitchen to get outside.
I have been given conflicting advise elsewhere, ranging from "if it's not worse than what was there before then it's ok" to "you must provide a protected escape route or you won't be able to sell or rent the property"
I'm not adding any extra rooms, just renovating the building however I want to turn the staircase around because this would put the current landing window into the bedroom (if I extend the bedroom).
There is no openable window in this bedroom the only natural light comes from the landing through glass above the door, although there is a piece of glass on the slope of the roof which I believe would of been the original 'window' for this room but it has been painted over with some sort of bitumen and it wasn't openable anyway.
There is another bedroom on this floor that has a window that needs replacing but I have the same problem
Anyone ?
My original post //www.diynot.com/forums/windows-doors/can-i-use-this-window-in-a-second-floor-bedroom.309428/
The regulations state that if the window is above 4.5 metres then there should be a protected escape route to outside, but this would be impossible to do because the bottom of the stairs exit into a lounge and you would then have to go through the kitchen to get outside.
I have been given conflicting advise elsewhere, ranging from "if it's not worse than what was there before then it's ok" to "you must provide a protected escape route or you won't be able to sell or rent the property"
I'm not adding any extra rooms, just renovating the building however I want to turn the staircase around because this would put the current landing window into the bedroom (if I extend the bedroom).
There is no openable window in this bedroom the only natural light comes from the landing through glass above the door, although there is a piece of glass on the slope of the roof which I believe would of been the original 'window' for this room but it has been painted over with some sort of bitumen and it wasn't openable anyway.
There is another bedroom on this floor that has a window that needs replacing but I have the same problem
Anyone ?