A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Oldham, a place of roughly 240,000 people in Greater Manchester, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- OL1, OL2, OL8 and OL9
- Location
- 6 miles north-east of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Oldham involve?
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
Which rules apply in Oldham?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Oldham before we price.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Oldham?
| 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 |
Prices in Oldham are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below 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 Oldham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Oldham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Oldham:
- A fire risk assessment action list
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Oldham
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.
Do you cover all of Oldham?
Yes. We work across Oldham and the OL1, OL2, OL8 and OL9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Chadderton, Royton, Failsworth.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Oldham?
With the local council for the address. 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 Oldham?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Oldham
- Chadderton · 1 mi
- Royton · 2 mi
- Failsworth · 3 mi
- Middleton · 3 mi
- Ashton-under-Lyne · 4 mi
- Droylsden · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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