Architect duncan stewart writing in construct ireland magazine.
Habitable attic space ireland.
Special provisions apply to loft attic conversions where not more than two additional habitable rooms are provided and additional floor area is less than 50m2.
A basic attic conversion will take about 10 days to complete gilbert says but to make the attic space look and feel habitable you need to factor in good sources of natural light and ventilation.
To classify the space as a store while in reality the space is to be habitable can pose a real risk to occupants.
To comply with building regulations in terms of habitable space 50 of the floor area should be at least 2 4 mtrs.
That usually doesn t apply with attics.
You are changing the use of the attic from storage to habitable space and a change of use has planning implications.
If your roof is a little over 8 feet high you could achieve habitable status by adding a large flat roof dormer to the back.
According to musiol success and failure in the design.
The use of the room determines what safety measures need to be put in place.
If you want to be able to call your new attic room a bedroom 50 of the floor area needs to be 2 4 mtrs high just under 8 feet in order to qualify.
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