A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Kettering, a town of around 55,000 people in Northamptonshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Northamptonshire, England
- Postcodes
- NN14 and NN16
- Location
- 23 miles south-west of Peterborough
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Kettering involve?
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
Which rules apply in Kettering?
Here is what usually applies to a Kettering job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Kettering?
| 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 |
Prices in Kettering are shown with our regional adjustment for East Midlands (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 Kettering, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Kettering landlords need it?
Landlords in Kettering most often ask us for this when:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Kettering
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.
Which postcodes in Kettering do you work in?
All of them, including NN14 and NN16, and the surrounding parts of Northamptonshire.
Does a shared house in Kettering 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 Kettering?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Kettering
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- Rushden · 9 mi
- Market Harborough · 10 mi
- Northampton · 12 mi
- Wigston Magna · 20 mi
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