Building Control Query

SpeedFreak · 26 Apr 2025 at 12:05

We have refurbished a house and all work undertaken has been validated by building control. However, the inspector has stated that the windows in the bedrooms need to be changed to be egress compliant. The windows are original and we're not touched during the refurb. Is this normal?

SpeedFreak · 26 Apr 2025 at 14:37

Thanks for US requirements lol.

The windows I believe would have met UK code at the time of construction. My question is if that applies at all given we have not touched them as part of the refurb. To fully comply we would have to replace the windows and remove two courses of bricks.

I am not concerned at all from a practical safety perspective.

SpeedFreak · 26 Apr 2025 at 19:09

Don't disagree, but all we did in the bedrooms was paint and new carpet :cry:

SpeedFreak · 28 Apr 2025 at 11:39

Could be that. I think fire doors may be the most logical solution if it is needed. Only three rooms.