Having been gven permission to build a house extension how does legislation affect the original building?

my daughter was given planning permission to extend her home.now she has been told that she must fit fire doors and alarms etc.etc.to the original building in order to get her ticket for the extension.is this legally correct?when planing was passed there was no mention of thisHaving been gven permission to build a house extension how does legislation affect the original building?Unfortunately for your daughter, yes, it is correct. The Planning Commission can only say yes or no to the overall concept based on whether it meets the zoning code. The building department still has to review the actual architectural plan and inspect the construction.



It is a legal requirement for the owner to bring everything up to current codes (fire, plumbing electrical, ADA and so on) when adding on to an existing structure.Having been gven permission to build a house extension how does legislation affect the original building?The extension will probably alter the escape route etc of the old structure and therefore the Building Control officer is ensuring that when the extension is complete, the occupiers are not put at risk from fire and that access complies with the latest regulations. Planning approval is the local authorities permission to you to allow you to construct the building. However you will note in this document that you are required to obtain approval from the Building Control officer. His job is to ensure that the standards your designer wants the building constructed to do not compromise the safety of the occupiers or general public.Having been gven permission to build a house extension how does legislation affect the original building?Unless other wise specifically demanded by the authorities, existing buildings need not confirm to latest requirements.



But in case of even a slight alteration, all latest rules are to be adhered.Having been gven permission to build a house extension how does legislation affect the original building?
Planning establishes the principle %26amp; design - building control dept ensure the works comply with modern day building regs