We have a huge loft upstairs that I want to make my room and I want my privacy, someone that came by said he couldn't put a door because it is a fire hazard, is this true? Some attics that are rooms have doors at the bottom, why is this any different? If it is true, how can I go around it to add a door or something for some privacy?
2006-09-25 03:56:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I never heard of that and don't see how it would be a fire hazard. Quite the opposite actually as doors slow the spread of fire and smoke.
Bottom line, who is going to come in and say you can't do it? Fire and Building inspectors have no jurisdiction in a single dwelling home. If you want a door there, put one in. If the "guy" you talked to didn't want to do it, I am sure it would be that hard to find a "guy" who would.
2006-09-25 05:06:01 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Logically speaking, if there is a door at the bottom of a stair well, and a fire breaks out, opening the door could get a burst of air to the fire fueling it. That's probably why. Check into a fire resistant door. Maybe that is the answer.
2006-09-25 04:05:21 · answer #2 · answered by dt_05851 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, there are stairs at the bottom of attics that are made into rooms, of course that's on TV it may be different in real life, but I don't think so, whats wrong with wanting privacy?
2006-09-28 16:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by delphina0723 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋