staircase

[davidst]

Sorry for my ignorance, but can anyone tell me do standard domestic stairs have 30 minute fire resistance

[Clevelandfire 3]

simple answer is no. even if underdrawn with plasterboard it may or may not achieve anything like 30 mins. would always say when in doubt say itll give ya nowt.

[davidst]

thanks Cleveland, how do u upgrade it to 30 minute in a typical house

[Mr. P]

Davidst, the good book guides give you the requirement - if fr compatmentation etc. is needed. There are many ways ways to achieve this - so many building construction methods which would meet the requirements, some cheaper, some more costly. You would [need] to get reputable builder(s) to give you estimates for the various ways. It would be unfair to ask someone on this forum 'what to use - which way to do it'.

[Auntie LIn]

You could always approach one of the test houses (Exova Warringtonfire, BM-TRADA etc).  They're usually pretty good about offering some guidance.

[wee brian]

why do you need it?

[Phoenix]

It's often not the stairs we're worried about, it's the staircase enclosure.  Which are you referring to?

[Fishy]

I bet he's doing a loft conversion...