A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. March is 14 miles east of Peterborough. We price escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE15
- Location
- 14 miles east of Peterborough
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in March involve?
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
Which rules apply in March?
Here is what usually applies to a March job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- 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 March?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in March can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 3–8 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do March landlords need it?
Landlords in March most often ask us for this when:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in March
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.
Which postcodes in March do you work in?
All of them, including PE15, and the surrounding parts of Cambridgeshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in March?
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 March?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 March
- Wisbech · 8 mi
- Ely · 13 mi
- Peterborough · 14 mi
- King's Lynn · 19 mi
- Spalding · 19 mi
- Huntingdon · 19 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
Other HMO services in March
- HMO fire safety upgrades in March
- Fire doors in March
- Fire alarm and detection systems in March
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in March
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in March
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in March
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in March
- Extensions for extra rooms in March