Guest BartiGar Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I was wondering if by fitting sprinklers I can convert a loft into a habitable room and access it through the open plan leaving/kitchen area which is located on the first floor of a purpose built 1920's two storey block. The floor of the loft would be the only floor above 4.5 m and the open plan leaving/kitchen area below has a direct access to an external stair on the first floor and a door leading to a protected stair going down to the entrance on the ground floor. I have been told that by fitting sprinklers I would not need to compartmentalise the escape route from the loft, could you advise me on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 It does appear your proposal does not meet the requirement of Approve Documented B Fire Safety but I would suggest you contact your local building control officer and put you proposals forward explaining you would consider installing a residential sprinkler as a compromise which may be accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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