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 Perth and Kinross, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PH, KY, FK, DD
- Main towns
- Perth
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Perth and Kinross involve?
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
Which rules apply in Perth and Kinross?
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Perth and Kinross?
| 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 |
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 Perth and Kinross
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Perth and Kinross
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.
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 Perth and Kinross?
Yes, across the whole of Perth and Kinross, including Perth.
Who licenses HMOs in Perth and Kinross?
Perth and Kinross council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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