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Thanks Mark, I'll have to ask him later today, what would I need as proof? I'm sure he get the steel from the same place all the time. If we think of the worst scenario and I cant get any of the information, what would I be best of doing then, an indemnity policy? If I can get all of these, should i just keep them in a folder for when anyone asks at the point of sale. - Steel Calcs/proof - Electrical signoff - Boiler reposition (I have gas safe cert from BC) - BC signoff

Hi Peter, I've had the go ahead from the developer! seems like it'd be best to do it all at once as you say. Emailed planning yesterday so waiting on a response. There were no calculations done for the steel on this build, my stepdad who did it, does these a lot on other jobs which do have the calcs (work via insurance companies) so I'm confident they are suitable but would I be able to get these from somewhere retrospectively?

Thanks Dave, I'm not sure building control would have any reason to come and look at it within 4 years so maybe that's an option! I have taken images of the exposed RSJ's which maybe they could view instead of breaking the plasterboard? What are the regs for the floor if you know? The ceiling is the same as when it was built so that should be fine hopefully. With indemnity policies do I take that out? if so is it just a one off purchase? Two projects that we are considering are: 1) putting in bifold doors at the back, which would require the two RSJs to be bolted to a new perpendicular RSJ supporting the wall above the doors. 2) Bricking up the garage door, adding a window and removing the plywood wall. Both of these projects would require building control approval so I may be able to add the opening onto it.

Hi All, I moved into a new build Dec 2020 and in Jan I asked my stepdad to knock through the kitchen, into the garage, to give us some much needed space. Each of the two walls between the house and the garage have had RSJ's fitted on padstones and have been covered with fireboard conforming to building regulations. A false floor has been installed to provide a continuous flat surface throughout with kingspan underneath for insulation and a wall created out of 2 layers of ply and insulation, halving the garage space. The garage door is still in situ giving ~ 6m2 of space to store items. What I wasn't aware of, is the need for building regulation sign off for these works and I just want to know what the implications would be if I don't get retrospective sign off? I want to sell the property in a couple of years, will this be a blocker or not? Thanks