My friend has a detached house with integral garage which is used as a workshop/ storage area. Though the garage forms part of the house access is only from external doors. He wants to put the washing machine/laundry facilities in there and doesn't want to keep going outside and round the back to get into it.
He is not proposing to convert the garage to a living /normal room (no windows) and the metal up and over will remain.
Will he need to get Building Control involved to create the access? Not sure if the internal wall is structural, it may support joists but there are only stud walls on the floor above. He is intending to use a professional builder (if he can find one).
Are there any regulations about integral garages of which he might fall foul?
Any advice appreciated.
Roger