- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North East
- Postcode areas
- DL, DH, TS, SR
- Main towns
- Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Chester-le-Street
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Durham involve?
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Removing fire risks from the route
Which rules apply in County Durham?
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
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 County Durham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,850 – £5,500 | 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 | £280 – £550 | 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 County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Chester-le-Street
- Billingham
- Stanley
- Consett
- Newton Aycliffe
- Bishop Auckland
- Seaham
- Peterlee
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Durham
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.
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.
Do you carry out escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping across County Durham?
Yes, across the whole of County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees.
Who licenses HMOs in County Durham?
HMOs in County Durham 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 County Durham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in County Durham
- Fire doors in County Durham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Durham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in County Durham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Durham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in County Durham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Durham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Durham