In short: A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. We carry this out across Northamptonshire, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- NN, PE, OX, LE
- Main towns
- Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Northamptonshire involve?
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- 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 Northamptonshire?
- 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.
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
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 Northamptonshire?
| 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 Northamptonshire
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Northamptonshire
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.
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 Northamptonshire?
Yes, across the whole of Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby, Kettering.
Who licenses HMOs in Northamptonshire?
HMOs in Northamptonshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
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