A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Redcar, a town of about 37,000 people in North Yorkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- North Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- TS10
- Location
- 33 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Redcar involve?
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
Which rules apply in Redcar?
Here is what usually applies to a Redcar job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Redcar?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Redcar can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 3–8 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Redcar landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A fire risk assessment action list
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Redcar
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.
How far do you travel from Redcar?
We cover the whole of North Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Redcar the nearest towns on our list are Middlesbrough (8 miles), Hartlepool (8 miles), Billingham (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Redcar need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Redcar?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Redcar
- Middlesbrough · 8 mi
- Hartlepool · 8 mi
- Billingham · 9 mi
- Stockton-on-Tees · 11 mi
- Thornaby-on-Tees · 11 mi
- Peterlee · 15 mi
- All of North Yorkshire
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