Minimum corridor widths?

[d000hg]

I can't find conclusive rules on whether there are regs for corridor widths, let alone how they apply in different scenarios... Found some relating to staircases only?

In our case there's an existing brick built structure 7x3m (old coach house) we have interest in converting to office/living space. We'd likely want a corridor either internally or in small extension among one wall, a lean-to effectively. What rules might apply to this specific facet of the project?

Also... Is there a good book on this stuff which puts the official regs into easier terms?

 

[big-all]

havent got a clue but remember you need to get furniture through and doors to fit if required so would think about 800mm perhaps down to 750mm but just a guess

 

[d000hg]

Indeed that would seem like common sense... I was worried you might have to have width for two wheelchairs to pass

I think there ARE rules on for door widths (750-800 sounds familiar) which obviously sets a limit in practical terms.

 

[tony1851]

Is there a good book on this stuff which puts the official regs into easier terms?

If ever you find such a book, let us know - PLEASE!

 

[d000hg]

If ever you find such a book, let us know - PLEASE!

It seems odd there isn't a "regs for dummies" book!

 

[Aeron Rees]

I’ve had a quick scan, so have not done too much research, but there is this document.

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_AD_M_2013.pdf

Page 63

Relates to habitable rooms.

Will have a look tomorrow, see if I can dig up anything for you.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

It seems odd there isn't a "regs for dummies" book!

Nearly https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1405195029/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

 

[^woody^]

Here you go, on Amazon and in W H Smith

 

[^woody^]

I was worried you might have to have width for two wheelchairs to pass

I think there ARE rules on for door widths (750-800 sounds familiar)

From page 34 of the above book you will see that there are no rules for doors and nor for corridors.

Like there are none for kitchens, front rooms, garages, coat cupboards, knicker drawers etc.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

The only rule with regards to knicker drawers is to not get caught rifling through them.

 

[charliegolf]

The only rule with regards to knicker drawers is to not get caught rifling through them.

I have a free pass- I do all the washin'

 

[^woody^]

The only rule with regards to knicker drawers is to not get caught rifling through them.

Is that from experience? Best keep it off the LinkedIn profile

 

[HERTS P&D]

The only rule with regards to knicker drawers is to not get caught rifling through them.

Again!



ANDY

 

[d000hg]

Hmm I think there are rules on doors, but not drawers

 

[Ian H]

I have a free pass- I do all the washin'

Good man!!! The wash basket is much better that the knicker drawer