Hi, first time posting here!
We’re in the process of buying a semi-detached 5 bed house which was extended over 20 years ago (two story rear extension which included adding two bedrooms upstairs) As part of the extension, the back two rooms became middle rooms and they therefore lost the windows so instead the owner has installed a velux in each of the rooms. I understand this wouldn’t satisfy fire regs nowadays but I understand at the time the owner went through the appropriate channels with the council in getting permission. I therefore wondered what implications this would have on us buying it? If they have sign off, can these be deemed bedrooms? Could we satisfy fire regs now if we put in fire doors instead? We could put a window in one of the rooms but because of the neighbours I think it would have to be closed or above 1.7m which goes against the fire reg requirements. We’re planning on having a survey carried out and the solicitor is doing all of the checks but just trying to pre-empt any issues that may arise because of the layout. Would be great to get people thoughts. Thanks!