A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Lichfield is 14 miles north of Birmingham. We price escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- WS13
- Location
- 14 miles north of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lichfield involve?
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
Which rules apply in Lichfield?
Here is what usually applies to a Lichfield 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.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- 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.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Lichfield?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,000 – £6,000 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £150 – £350 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Lichfield follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 3–8 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Lichfield landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lichfield
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 cover all of Lichfield?
Yes. We work across Lichfield and the WS13 postcode areas, plus the rest of Staffordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Burntwood, Tamworth, Aldridge.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Lichfield?
With the local council for the address. 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 Lichfield?
Our guide ranges for West 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 Lichfield
- Burntwood · 4 mi
- Tamworth · 6 mi
- Aldridge · 7 mi
- Rugeley · 7 mi
- Sutton Coldfield · 8 mi
- Cannock · 9 mi
- All of Staffordshire
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