What are the building regs?

[Alan1983]

Hi everyone. I’m looking for some advice please.

 

we’re looking to convert our single garage into a living space. The work would involve:

 

- replace current garage door with bricks and window

- cut out a section of the wall between the garage and hallway for an access door

- install a false wall at the back of the garage where the boiler would be kept (stay in cirrrnet position)

- install one new radiator in the new living space

- install multiple electric sockets in the new living space

- raise the floor a couple of inches to make it level with the rest of house.

-frame out the room and put in installation and plasterboard walls

The boiler and electric fuse box is already housed in the garage.

 

the design/drawings should be straightforward enough however I do not know what exactly I would need to meet the criteria of for building regs to pass the building warrant.

 

would anyone be able to please help me with this?

 

Many thanks

Alan

[Alan1983]

Sorry forgot to say we live in Scotland - not sure if that makes a difference for building regs?

[juncopartner]

On 09/11/2020 at 06:26, Alan1983 said:

Sorry forgot to say we live in Scotland - not sure if that makes a difference for building regs?

Yes it does, there are different regs in Scotland, unfortunately I've never looked at them!

[MAB]

This website should help you:-

https://www.buildingregs4plans.co.uk/

 

Garage conversion:-

https://www.buildingregs4plans.co.uk/garage_conversion_plans.php

[DevilDamo]

Also check to see if the conversion works require Planning approval.