Guidance for amenities required in HMOs 2024 - Walls and ceilings

Walls and ceilings
Requirement Notes
There must be adequate fire separation from any commercial areas of the building and any other residential parts of the building not linked by common entrances or stairways
All walls or partitions achieve at least half hour fire resistance and be free from perforations
Spotlights fitting within the ceiling must be fire rated spot lights Otherwise the ceiling becomes perforated and non-fire resistant
Timber studding constructed not less than 75mm x 50mm (3" by 2") not more than 600mm (2 feet) apart faced on both sides with 12.5mm (½ inch) plasterboard or other approved material must be used to achieve half hour fire resistance. Joints must be taped and the whole surface skimmed with plaster
Remove any polystyrene tiles from ceilings to the common hallway or landing and kitchens. Make good the underlying surface with a plaster skim coat
Line the loft hatch on the upper face with 12.5mm (½ inch) plasterboard or other approved material ensuring the hatch is a good fit within the surrounding frame

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