Hello. I have a two story house plus a loft conversion which is currently only accessible via an external metal staircase. I’d like to have an internal staircase installed from the first floor up.
As I understand it, with a third floor, all doors on the first and ground floor which lead to the exit (front door) need to be fire rated.
Does that apply even though there is already a means of escape from the top floor?
All the doors are Edwardian panelled doors and the prospect of them needing new hinges, intumescent strips and fire retardant paint is putting me off.
Thanks for any advice.
