A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Bangor (County Down) is 11 miles north-east 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 Down, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT19 and BT20
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bangor (County Down) involve?
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Removing fire risks from the route
Which rules apply in Bangor (County Down)?
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bangor (County Down) must satisfy national law for Northern Ireland, the NI HMO standards and licence conditions and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- 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 Bangor (County Down)?
| 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 Bangor (County Down) 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 Bangor (County Down) landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bangor (County Down)
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 Bangor (County Down)?
We cover the whole of County Down and work UK-wide. For Bangor (County Down) the nearest towns on our list are Newtownards (5 miles), Holywood (6 miles), Carrickfergus (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bangor (County Down)?
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 Bangor (County Down)?
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 Bangor (County Down)
- Newtownards · 5 mi
- Holywood · 6 mi
- Carrickfergus · 7 mi
- Dundonald · 7 mi
- Newtownabbey · 10 mi
- Castlereagh · 11 mi
- All of County Down
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