converting garage into utility room.

Here's one ...

"In the Building Regulations Garages are
separated into attached and detached.
An attached garage is treated in a similar
fashion to an extension but not all the
Regulations apply. This is because the
garage is not intended for habitable
accommodation, eg, there is no requirement
for thermal insulation; however like other
extensions a garage is required to be
structurally sound and have a proper drainage
system.
In respect of fire safety for attached garages,
if there is a connecting door between any
garage and the dwelling it should have 30
minutes fire resistance and be self-closing.
This opening should incorporate a min. step
of 100mm between garage and dwelling."

Mr. HandyAndy - Really

 

NHBC
Q Can I provide a sloping
floor to an integral garage
instead of a 100mm step
in advance of the new
regulations coming into force?
A Yes, you may choose to do
this, provided a FD30S self
closing fire door is provided
between the garage and the
house. The floor should slope
towards the vehicle doorway.

 

What has that got to do with the height of a brick and 2 mortar courses?

 

Nothing. But Phil asked how would you get 100mm!

Fortunately, the builder put 25mm of mortar under the doorstep!

Mr. HandyAndy - Really

 

You've put that spade down then Handy, or was it a shovel?

 

Looking forward to replies as I've always wondered about this! I mean, the DPC will certainly stop damp in its tracks, but then you drive screws through it?

What would peeps do here? Would using an adhesive be a way to go? (Guess which one I'd be recommending...)

 

I would be inclined to raise the timber on some plastic blocks as well so there is a bit of an air gap.

 

Ok to use insulation. Skimmed PB has 30 min fire resistance.