A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Windsor, a town of about 32,000 people in Berkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Postcodes
- SL3 and SL4
- Location
- 16 miles east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Windsor involve?
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Emergency lighting to the route
Which rules apply in Windsor?
Here is what usually applies to a Windsor job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Windsor?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,250 – £6,700 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £170 – £390 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Prices in Windsor are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 3–8 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Windsor landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Windsor:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- A fire risk assessment action list
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Windsor
Can a lounge open onto the stair?
It depends on the layout and the risk assessment. Often the door needs to be a fire door, or the layout needs changing.
Do you cover all of Windsor?
Yes. We work across Windsor and the SL3 and SL4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Berkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Slough, Egham, Staines.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Windsor?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Windsor?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping near Windsor
- Slough · 2 mi
- Egham · 4 mi
- Staines · 5 mi
- Maidenhead · 6 mi
- Uxbridge · 7 mi
- Ashford (Surrey) · 7 mi
- All of Berkshire
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