- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- HU, YO, DN
- Main towns
- Kingston upon Hull, Bridlington, Beverley, Goole
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in East Riding of Yorkshire involve?
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
Which rules apply in East Riding of Yorkshire?
- 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.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
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 East Riding of Yorkshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,900 – £5,700 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £140 – £330 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | 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 East Riding of Yorkshire
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in East Riding of Yorkshire
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.
Why do you photograph the fire stopping?
Because it is hidden once the work is finished. Photos are evidence for you, the council and future surveys.
Do you carry out escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping across East Riding of Yorkshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Riding of Yorkshire, including Kingston upon Hull, Bridlington, Beverley.
Who licenses HMOs in East Riding of Yorkshire?
HMOs in East Riding of Yorkshire 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 East Riding of Yorkshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Fire doors in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Sound insulation in East Riding of Yorkshire