- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- LN, PE, DN, NG
- Main towns
- Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Boston, Grantham
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lincolnshire involve?
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
Which rules apply in Lincolnshire?
- 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 Lincolnshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,950 – £5,800 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £150 – £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 Lincolnshire
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lincolnshire
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.
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 carry out escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping across Lincolnshire?
Yes, across the whole of Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe.
Who licenses HMOs in Lincolnshire?
HMOs in Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Lincolnshire
- Fire doors in Lincolnshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Lincolnshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lincolnshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Lincolnshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Lincolnshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lincolnshire
- House to HMO conversion in Lincolnshire