24.1 Loft spaces should not be used for storage unless specifically designed for this use.
24.2 Where storage space is required in loft spaces that were not designated storage areas at planning stage, this will require a Building Regulation application.
24.3 Without prejudice to Building Regulations, loft storage spaces should have:
Fire resisting construction to the remainder of the roof space
Fire doors to the loft space
Automatic fire detection within the loft space
Adequate means of escape or management procedures to safeguard staff using the loft space.
24.4 Where work is carried out in a loft space, the contractor should give written confirmation that the work carried out has not breached any fire compartmentation. Where compartments have been breached, again written confirmation should be given that any holes have been fire stopped and an inspection carried out to confirm. These confirmations should be held in the fire log book.
24.5 Loft spaces should receive particular attention in the fire risk assessment.
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