Does the law require my bathroom to have.....

[dgo1212]

Windows?
Basically I have found a bathroom design I really like, is one with built in cistern and wash basin and I'm determined to have it, however after measuring up and finding smaller suites etc there just isn't the room, unless I can cover the windows. Is this legal and is it safe? obviously windows are also fire escapes but these are pretty small windows and the last place I'd be trying to jump from as the neighbours yard below them is 10ft below my yard level, and it's not like I need the light from them(what little comes through them) as we all flick the light on when going in there regardless of wether it's neccesary or not.

[CaNsA]

Nopes, i dont have one in mine. all you need is an extractor fan to draw the steam / stink of shit out.

CaNsA

[dgo1212]

[pinkyfloyd]

[CaNsA]

[boundy]

If you can install a VELUX window to get some light and ventalation in

[pinkyfloyd]

[CaNsA]

Thanks for the clarification

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[chris-red]

Fuck the law, it's your house do what you want.
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[Tonka]

I'm not 100% sure, but I think that you are required to have an extractor fan in the bathroom regardless of whether there is a window now.

Chris-Red: I agree, but much as it is your house and in theory you can do whatever you like there are Building Regs and if your home doesn't meet them there is all sorts of rubbish to deal with when you sell or if there is a problem with insurance - legislation gone mad again!
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[Redoko]

Nope, our bathroom doesn't.
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[Tonka]

[bootsbiker]

[hmmmnz]

if what i can remeber of the uk law, you do, and also there is a minimum amount of air that they have to shift ber hour depending of the size of the room,

if i rember rightly it has to vent the room 3-8 times per hour

eg if you bath room was 2 meters wide 3 meters long and 2.4m high
2x3x2.4=14.4m3 and we'll say 5 changes per hour
14.4x5= 72m3/h

buy a fan that is up to the job, not just a cheapo coaxial unit out of screw fix
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[owl10]

You dont have to have windows, But it seems a shame to cover one if you have.

Can you not just make it smaller? Try talking to a proper bathroom designer place and see what they can offer, I had a bathroom without windows before, and although it was okay, I'd much rather have a window to let steam out and fresh air in than just rely on a fan.
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[clancy]

you dont need a window or an extractor fan in law. building regulations for extractors etc only effect newly built houses, so do what you want mate
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[ajbsmirnoff]

A long time ago i had a one bed flat where the bathroom had no window or extractor fan. Those smells only had one way out of that room.

[Clanger]

[Wabby]

[The Artist]

I have only seen extractor fans in small shower rooms with no windows or public toilets.

[paragonremode...]

There is no law to design bathroom but you should plan for a good and beautiful bathroom.

[duhawkz]

[sebastianw]

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