Attic Room Requirements
HABITABLE ROOMS (Attic Rooms)
- % of area to
- be 2.1m high
- 1.4m min side wall heights
- 2m head clearance on staircase
- Ventilation/natural light requirements (roof windows)
2.6m Ceiling to ridge approx
Attic area above 2.1m min
1.4m min side walls
Attic Room Area within roof space
2.6m Ceiling to ridge approx
Increase area with head height > 2.1m by creating a dormer window
1.4m min side walls
Attic Room Area in roof space with dormer window
NON HABITABLE ROOM (Attic Utility Room)
Submitted to council as store rooms
2.4m Ceiling to ridge approx
0.6m min side wall
Attic Utility Room within roof space