A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Landlords in Londonderry County Borough (BT47 and BT48) 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 Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT47 and BT48
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Londonderry County Borough involve?
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
Which rules apply in Londonderry County Borough?
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 Londonderry County Borough 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.
- 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 Londonderry County Borough?
| 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 Londonderry County Borough 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 Londonderry County Borough landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Londonderry County Borough:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- A fire risk assessment action list
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Londonderry County Borough
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.
Which postcodes in Londonderry County Borough do you work in?
All of them, including BT47 and BT48, and the surrounding parts of County Londonderry.
Does a shared house in Londonderry County Borough 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 Londonderry County Borough?
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 Londonderry County Borough
- Derry · 0 mi
- Strabane · 14 mi
- Coleraine · 27 mi
- Omagh · 27 mi
- Ballymena · 42 mi
- Enniskillen · 47 mi
- All of County Londonderry
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