A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Landlords in Portadown (BT62, BT63 and BT64) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- County Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT62, BT63 and BT64
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Portadown involve?
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
Which rules apply in Portadown?
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 Portadown 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 Portadown?
| 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 |
Prices in Portadown are shown with our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Portadown landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Portadown:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- A fire risk assessment action list
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Portadown
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.
How far do you travel from Portadown?
We cover the whole of County Armagh and work UK-wide. For Portadown the nearest towns on our list are Craigavon (3 miles), Banbridge (8 miles), Armagh (10 miles).
Does a shared house in Portadown need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Portadown?
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 Portadown
- Craigavon · 3 mi
- Banbridge · 8 mi
- Armagh · 10 mi
- Newry · 17 mi
- Lisburn · 18 mi
- Antrim · 22 mi
- All of County Armagh
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