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The proposed loft conversion will require a further Building Regulation application at a later date. |
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The doors to all habitable rooms on the ground & first storey should be the fire resisting type doors with a 20 minute integrity rating to British Standard 476: part 8:1972 as amended (FD20 type). |
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The wall separating the garage from the dwelling should be taken up to the underside of the floor and be suitably fire-stopped. |
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The door separating the garage from the dwelling must be a half hour fire door, set in a suitable frame and fitted with a self-closing device (FD30S). |
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The step up between the garage and the dwelling should be at least 100mm in height. |
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Structural calculations are required to be deposited for the steelwork. |
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Provide details of the lintel manufacturer and type of lintels to be used. |
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Consequential improvements are required to the existing dwelling. These could have an effect on the existing property and must be adhered to. Firstly note the comments in AD L1B (Wales) Section 4, page 15. For details on 'consequential improvement measures' see the following references: Extensions less than 10m2 refer to pages 15 & 16, paras 4.2.1 & 4.2.4. For extensions over 10m2 refer to pages 15 & 16 paras 4.2.2 & 4.2.4. Please provide details of you proposals to meet the criteria. To access the document please go to;-
http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/?lang=en
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The ventilation extract rate to the proposed bathroom /ensuite is to be 15l/s. minimum high rate to be 8l/s. |
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The minimum U value for the extension pitched roof - insulation at ceiling level is 0.15 w/m2K. Increase the insulation thickness or provide a U value calculation. |
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Provide details of the insulation between the garage and the bedrooms above. |
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Provide a full construction specification. |
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The existing stair enclosure is to be fully protected throughout the building and lead to a final exit not discharge into the living room, and suitable smoke and heat detection is to be provided throughout the building system is to be installed in accordance with the appropriate BS and be mains powered. |
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Provide a copy of the engineers calculations for all structural items. |
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Provide interlinked smoke detectors with battery backup where new habitable rooms are created in the existing hall/landing & a heat detector in the kitchen. |
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Specify the construction of the first floor with regard to the resistance to both impact and airborne sound. |
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The proposal has been identified as being in an area which may be affected by Radon. Once the work has been completed it is advisable that the property is tested in accordance with the National Radiological Protection Board's recommendations. Any cracks in the floor slab, walls, or at service entries are to be suitably sealed with flexible sealers. A radon try is to be provided at GF dpc level. |
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Specify the full details of the proposed heating appliances to be installed in the building. |
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Supply a section plan through the stairway showing the pitch, risers, goings headroom and heights of handrails. |
