use of attic space

[Johnboy45]

can an attic space be converted for use as a bedroom? I seem to remember that yrs ago you had to convert it as a "living area" as the fire officer wouldn't permitted attic bedrooms but can't find anything in writing whether it is permitted now or not.

 

[onq]

Googling using the terms "Attic conversions environ.ie" yields the below results first and second

Loft Conversion Leaflet
http://www.environ.ie/en/DevelopmentandHousing/BuildingStandards/PublicationsDocuments/FileDownLoad,1657,en.pdf

Loft Conversion Leaflet Amendments
http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CBkQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.environ.ie%2Fen%2FDevelopmentandHousing%2FBuildingStandards%2FPublicationsDocuments%2FFileDownLoad%2C5093%2Cen.doc&rct=j&q=Attic+conversions+environ.ie&ei=MezhS6u_M4La-Qaj34zpDg&usg=AFQjCNFBhD63LMGCelKxz6tsPPzBE3N7OA

The information has also been posted to this forum on at least two occasions - three now.

ONQ.

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