ABM Lofts Brochure Page 3

Introduction

All roof / loft conversion conversions must comply with the statutory Building Regulations and therefore will
require Building Regulation approval from your Local authority or Borough Council. If you fail to comply you
will not be able to market your loft space as a habitable room when you come to sell your home.

If structural works ie new flooring or other alterations are intended, Building Regulation Consent will be
required whether or not the room is for habitable purposes.

The main parts of the regulations which you need to comply with, are listed below and are explained in more
detail throughout this document.

Part A Structure

Part B Fire safety

Part E Sound insulation

Part F Ventilation

Part K Protection from falling, collision & impact

Part L1B Thermal insulation

Although at first this list may appear daunting, it is worth recognising that some of the regulations only form a
minor part of the `'Approved Documents" which are Building Regulations guidance notes to which ABM have
to comply with. There is additional information on building regulations on the planning portal website
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk and th ere is also a direct link on the Design and Planning page on our
website.

Think of the space and leave the rest to us