attic toilet

HERTS P&D said:
Who in their right mind would ask?
Andy
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Me. Yes stupid question. I've heard of people putting in macerator toilets and got my terminology wrong. As soon as the first post answered, I realised stupid question.

However, I can help with building regs. If you are using an experienced builder and a qualified electrician, they will follow building regs. Planning is needed for structural things but moving a plaster partition wall and putting in a shower, I was told does not need planning but building regulations must be followed. So no DIY for an electric shower etc. I stand braced for full attack correction.
 
Correct, building regulations must be followed at all times, the penalty is either an enforcement notice for any work that doesn't meet regs within 12 months, or iirc a 1000 fine (if that ever actually happens). The bigger issue for the homeowner is can you be sure it's done properly if you don't get it inspected?
Also you may have trouble selling up due to paperwork issues depending on the buyer and their mortgage company.
So crack on but at your own risk.
 
Follow up thoughts and progress: The house has just one bathroom with toilet for a 3 bed house. I was thinking of having a toilet put in downstairs but I can't see where it would fit in. The loft conversion is long but very little standing room. Got a builder from Check a Trade to visit. Asked him about lowering a small portion of attic floor, toilet and wash basin size, which would lose height in bathroom below and not be missed, which I thought was a brilliant idea and easy to do. However, builder thought it was a bad idea. It would be a big job, and I would gain no space. Have to cut through the joists and reinforce. He suggested squaring off the roof, and thought maybe I would not need planning, but I think I'd better consult the council anyway. I thought maybe square off half the roof but builder said whilst I'm at it might as well do the whole lot. It's one of those situations like when you go into a supermarket for a pint of milk and come out with a trolley load of food.
 
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Go back to the drawing board - you need a downstairs WC not one in a tiny loft. Look under stairs, in a corner, small rear or porch extension etc - the space needed will be less than you think.
 
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