fire proofing for attic conversion

Ahh my builder also said that it’s because the house is a rental that the regulations are more stringent . Does anyone know what i’d have to do to the downstairs bedrooms . two of the bedrooms are very small so insulatiing the walls is more a question of space rather than expense.

i suppose so , ground floor has an open plan kitchen, sepearte living room and two bedrooms, 4 beds upstairs, 2 of which are very small (don’t have the exact measurements) and i’d be hoping to conver the attic . this is a rental . i’m told this means it’s a different level of standards and requirements on attic conversion. thanks

7b Ensure the existing first floor is of “modified 30 minute fire resisting standard” or better

I had a read though the regulations and this seems to be the one that stoof out for me . So i’d basically have to fireproff the whole of the first floor ?, so basically floors and walls . That really puts the skids on things.

i'm guessing but i’d say so and you’re not telling me why because i’m sure it’s not enough or the right material . i can find out more

"Where the attic is converted in an existing two storey dwelling, the provisions relating

to a three storey dwelling should be adhered to. However, TGD B makes special

provisions for loft conversions in an existing two-storey dwelling, where the

conversion provides not more than two habitable rooms and the additional

accommodation is less than 50m2. The special provisions, outlined in the following

paragraphs, relate to the means of enclosing the stairs to the new storey and

upgrading of the protection to the existing stairway.

The existing stairs and the new stairs should be enclosed in 30 minute fire resisting

wall construction. The doors to habitable rooms from the stairway should be fire

resisting doors of not less than 20 minutes (E20 / FD 20). Information on fire doors in

dwelling houses can be found in Appendix B to TGD B, 2017

Existing stud partitions with 12.5mm standard plasterboard will satisfy the 30 minute

fire resisting construction requirement subject to penetrations (sockets, lights, etc.)

being fire stopped and any glazing in the existing stairway enclosure, excluding

glazing in the external wall, should be fixed shut and be fire-resisting (See Diagram

1, Point 6).

Where fire door leafs, rather than fire doorsets, are being fitted in existing

construction, self-closers and intumescent strips should be fitted to the existing door

frames.

"

I think there might be 12.5mm plasterboard over a lot of the house . i’ll have to check . this might make the stairs and current second floor a good way in fire safety compliance but we’ll see