A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Plymstock, a town of about 24,000 people in Devon, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- PL9
- Location
- 2 miles east of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Plymstock involve?
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Removing fire risks from the route
Which rules apply in Plymstock?
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Plymstock must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Plymstock?
| 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 |
Prices in Plymstock are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–8 working days. If a council deadline applies in Plymstock, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Plymstock 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 Plymstock
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.
Do you cover all of Plymstock?
Yes. We work across Plymstock and the PL9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Devon. Nearby places we also cover include Plymouth, Paignton, Newton Abbot.
Does a shared house in Plymstock 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 Plymstock?
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 Plymstock
- Plymouth · 2 mi
- Paignton · 24 mi
- Newton Abbot · 24 mi
- Torquay · 26 mi
- St Austell · 30 mi
- Exmouth · 35 mi
- All of Devon
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