Residents are being warned about the dangers of carrying out DIY loft extensions after crews struggled to access a fire.
The landlord of a house in Nottinghamshire was recently issued a prohibition notice for converting a loft into a bedroom without council permission.
The property caught fire and firefighters could not access the loft as the hatch space was too narrow, proving that loft conversions have to be safe.
"A loft conversion can be a cost-effective way of creating more space within a house but it is essential the room is safe for people to use it," said Becke Livesey from the Loft Conversion Authority.
"Carrying out work without the necessary permissions may also invalidate their house insurance in the event of a fire or structural problems."
A prohibition notice means a loft space and/or property cannot be occupied until the loft meets building regulation standards.
The landlord of a house in Nottinghamshire was recently issued a prohibition notice for converting a loft into a bedroom without council permission.
The property caught fire and firefighters could not access the loft as the hatch space was too narrow, proving that loft conversions have to be safe.
"A loft conversion can be a cost-effective way of creating more space within a house but it is essential the room is safe for people to use it," said Becke Livesey from the Loft Conversion Authority.
"Carrying out work without the necessary permissions may also invalidate their house insurance in the event of a fire or structural problems."
A prohibition notice means a loft space and/or property cannot be occupied until the loft meets building regulation standards.
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