I want to partition an existing bedroom to create a new bathroom. A builder will install a window (in place of brick wall) and soil pipe. Local council have sent through some details on building regs, but I'm not quite sure what I need to do. Does anyone have any experience of this? Do I submit drawn plans, which of the fees apply, etc. Or any links to good websites?
Thanks!
2007-03-20 11:00:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'm in England by the way and yes, the window will be visable from the street, as will the soil pipe.
2007-03-20 11:22:29 · update #1
personally if the window was not facing a street, i.e. NO member of the PUBLIC could see it.
i wouldn't have bothered with the planning, but it depends whether you own the property or not.
2007-03-20 11:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by bluecow 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My advice would be for you to go to the nearest and most experienced family run business in your area. They will know the regulations. Don't go to a 'shed' their staff can't get beyond the flip chart. A good local business should give you a decent service, a better selection of good quality sanitaryware and access to a full design and installation service. Most of the nationals cannot compete on this level - the only way they can compete is on price, but ask yourself what you are getting - will it be cheap imported goods without a spares back-up if you need them within 5 years or will it be from well established european manufacturers where the service issues do not even need to be discussed. Most bathroom products only carry a 12 months warranty but my experience in the industry tells me that the best will always go far beyond this.
2007-03-20 11:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by Helen S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part P electrics
Part N glazing safety - window
Part H drainage
Part F ventilation
Part K protection from falling - window
and probably some more
get someone in who knows what they are doing, it isn't a big job, shouldn't cost much, it could probably be done and sent in on one or maybe two A3 sheets,
if you want to look these regs up look at the planning portal
2007-03-20 11:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regs are now a minefield, check with local planning, this type of diy could cause you problembs when selling property.
having said that , there are lots of good books around.
at a cost, planning could more than likley check the work, not all planning depts, can assist.
2007-03-20 22:47:11 · answer #4 · answered by peter_electro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends where you are located, what the regs are. Go to the town and ask questions... they may seem unapproachable but they really want to help keep you (and them) out of trouble with neighbours and the like; all the way through.
If you were in my neck of the woods, I would come and build it for you... lol...
Good Luck!
2007-03-20 11:13:29 · answer #5 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I assume you are in the UK. The zoing board will have to issue permits for the changes, Call them and see what they require.
2007-03-20 11:11:34 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont murder anyone , dont set fire to another property, dont smoke crack whilst installing it or have sex with a minor in the bath, etc etc
I could go on
2007-03-20 11:04:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋