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Some building control depts. have allowed loft conversions under a certain size to have an upgraded alarm system fitted in lieu of rated fire doors. I think this is what the architect is getting at. It would all be agreed by BC at the design stage anyway.
Whether this is likely to change in view of recent events I dunno, but the local BC office should be able to confirm.
Vanneau
@aggi I do not know who is telling you will get away with fire alarms instead of fire doors but they are wrong and in the current climate you are unlikely to get a lot movement on that. If you have added a floor to your house you need to ensure a Protected route to a place of safety out of the house that means fire doors end of conversation the LABC have a good leaflet here