- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- PL, TR, EX
- Main towns
- Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Truro, Camborne
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cornwall involve?
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
Which rules apply in Cornwall?
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
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 Cornwall?
| 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 – £6,250 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £160 – £360 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | 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 Cornwall
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cornwall
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.
Why do you photograph the fire stopping?
Because it is hidden once the work is finished. Photos are evidence for you, the council and future surveys.
Do you carry out escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping across Cornwall?
Yes, across the whole of Cornwall, including Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell.
Who licenses HMOs in Cornwall?
HMOs in Cornwall 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 Cornwall
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cornwall
- Fire doors in Cornwall
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cornwall
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Cornwall
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cornwall
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Cornwall
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Cornwall
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cornwall