For older houses and their lofts, sometimes there is a higher risk of fire than a modern day conversion. These days loft conversions are carefully thought of, during the initial design process. This is because fire safety is a crucial aspect of your home. Luckily this can be preventable, with the correct fire alarms and safety planning. Of course, fire safety applies to the whole house, not just the loft. Having a fire alarm is compulsory and you should have them throughout the house. Once linked, if one goes off then they should all go off to warn everyone, no matter what room you’re in, which includes the loft.
You need to ensure the way out of the loft is easily accessible with an escape route. Plaster boarding should be used within the staircase, ceilings and even floors to ensure protection from fire for at least 30 minutes. You could even consider a sprinkler system. If the only route you have is a window, then you should make sure it can open to 450mm with fire-proof glass. Fire containment should be important, including on your neighbours side. Containing the fire will lower the chance of it spreading across and causing more damage. ABC Building make sure all regulations are followed when fitting new loft conversions in Guildford, call for a free quote on your property.