Guest DavidFo Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hello I am converting my (newish brick -dry lined, construction, terraced)house into two flats. Part of that involves converting one bedroom into a kitchen. Can you advise on any special safety issues or restrictions I need to know about please Many thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 It depends on the layout you should never have to go though a kitchen to reach the escape route. If the kitchen is likely to threaten the escape route it should be enclosed to a 30 minute fire resisting standard. You will be subject to Building Regulations and Approve Document B (Fire Safety) vol 2 is one of the Approve Documents you need to be familiar with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRiskPro Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Competent advice at the early stages will pay you back, worst case scenario is that you proceed & then refused the appropriate certification from building control as your design does not comply, a competent architect will be able to design to comply with building regulations, note I use the word "competent", I have been to many places where the architect or designer has not understood building regulations. a lot of smaller architects tend to have an approach where they design & then see if building control objects or what amendments are required, this is not how it should be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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