- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North West
- Postcode areas
- M, OL, BL, SK
- Main towns
- Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton, Stockport
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Greater Manchester involve?
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
Which rules apply in Greater Manchester?
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Greater Manchester?
| 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 – £5,750 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £140 – £340 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | 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 Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Golborne
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Old Trafford
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Greater Manchester
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.
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 carry out escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping across Greater Manchester?
Yes, across the whole of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan.
Who licenses HMOs in Greater Manchester?
HMOs in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Greater Manchester
- Fire doors in Greater Manchester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Greater Manchester
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Greater Manchester
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Greater Manchester
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Greater Manchester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Greater Manchester
- Full HMO refurbishment in Greater Manchester