In short: A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Across South Lanarkshire, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- ML, G, EH
- Main towns
- East Kilbride, Meikle Earnock, Hamilton, Rutherglen, Cambuslang
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in South Lanarkshire involve?
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Emergency lighting to the route
Which rules apply in South Lanarkshire?
- 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 South Lanarkshire?
| 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 South Lanarkshire
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in South Lanarkshire
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.
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.
Do you carry out escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping across South Lanarkshire?
Yes, across the whole of South Lanarkshire, including East Kilbride, Meikle Earnock, Hamilton.
Who licenses HMOs in South Lanarkshire?
South Lanarkshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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