A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Craigavon is 21 miles south-west of Belfast. We price escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping there against Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- County Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT62, BT63, BT64 and BT65
- Location
- 21 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Craigavon involve?
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
Which rules apply in Craigavon?
The rules below are the Northern Ireland-wide position for this kind of work. The NI HMO Unit’s standards and licence conditions apply on top, so we always check the address in Craigavon before we price.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
- New HMOs need building control approval as well as planning permission.
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent; the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council licenses for every council.
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Craigavon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,800 – £5,400 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £140 – £320 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Craigavon can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Craigavon landlords need it?
Landlords in Craigavon most often ask us for this when:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- A fire risk assessment action list
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Craigavon
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 Craigavon?
Yes. We work across Craigavon and the BT62, BT63, BT64 and BT65 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Armagh. Nearby places we also cover include Portadown, Banbridge, Armagh.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Craigavon?
With the local council for the address. In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Craigavon?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland 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 Craigavon
- Portadown · 3 mi
- Banbridge · 8 mi
- Armagh · 13 mi
- Lisburn · 15 mi
- Newry · 19 mi
- Antrim · 20 mi
- All of County Armagh
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