In short: A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Glasgow City we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
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What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Glasgow City involve?
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
Which rules apply in Glasgow City?
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Glasgow City?
| 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 Glasgow City
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Glasgow City
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.
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 Glasgow City?
Yes, across the whole of Glasgow City, including Glasgow.
Who licenses HMOs in Glasgow City?
Glasgow City council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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