- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- OX, RG, SN, GL
- Main towns
- Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Oxfordshire involve?
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
Which rules apply in Oxfordshire?
- 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 Oxfordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,250 – £6,700 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £170 – £390 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | 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 Oxfordshire
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Oxfordshire
What is fire stopping?
Sealing gaps where pipes, cables and ducts pass through fire-resisting walls and floors, so smoke and fire cannot get through.
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 Oxfordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon.
Who licenses HMOs in Oxfordshire?
HMOs in Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Oxfordshire
- Fire doors in Oxfordshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Oxfordshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Oxfordshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Oxfordshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Oxfordshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Oxfordshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Oxfordshire