A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Exmouth is 9 miles south-east of Exeter. We price escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- EX6 and EX8
- Location
- 9 miles south-east of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Exmouth involve?
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
Which rules apply in Exmouth?
Here is what usually applies to a Exmouth job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- 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.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Exmouth?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,100 – £6,250 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £160 – £360 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Exmouth can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–8 working days. If a council deadline applies in Exmouth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Exmouth landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Exmouth
Does every HMO need emergency lighting?
Not every one. Guidance tends to expect it where the escape route is long, complex or has no borrowed light, which is more common in larger houses.
Which postcodes in Exmouth do you work in?
All of them, including EX6 and EX8, and the surrounding parts of Devon.
Does a shared house in Exmouth need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Exmouth?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Exmouth
- Heavitree · 8 mi
- Exeter · 9 mi
- Newton Abbot · 11 mi
- Torquay · 12 mi
- Paignton · 14 mi
- Tiverton · 20 mi
- All of Devon
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