- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- CB, PE, SG
- Main towns
- Peterborough, Cambridge, Wisbech, Saint Neots, Huntingdon
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cambridgeshire involve?
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
Which rules apply in Cambridgeshire?
- 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.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
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 Cambridgeshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,100 – £6,350 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £160 – £370 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
Typical time on site: 3–8 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping by town in Cambridgeshire
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cambridgeshire
Does every HMO need emergency lighting?
Not every one. Guidance tends to expect it where the escape route is long, complex or has no borrowed light, which is more common in larger houses.
What is fire stopping?
Sealing gaps where pipes, cables and ducts pass through fire-resisting walls and floors, so smoke and fire cannot get through.
Do you carry out escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping across Cambridgeshire?
Yes, across the whole of Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge, Wisbech.
Who licenses HMOs in Cambridgeshire?
HMOs in Cambridgeshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Cambridgeshire
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- Fire doors in Cambridgeshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cambridgeshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Cambridgeshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cambridgeshire
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- EPC and energy upgrades in Cambridgeshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cambridgeshire