A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Felling is 2 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. 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
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE8, NE10 and NE82
- Location
- 2 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Felling involve?
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
Which rules apply in Felling?
Here is what usually applies to a Felling job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Felling?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,850 – £5,500 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £140 – £320 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Felling can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–8 working days. If a council deadline applies in Felling, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Felling landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Felling:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Felling
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.
Which postcodes in Felling do you work in?
All of them, including NE8, NE10 and NE82, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Felling?
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 Felling?
Our guide ranges for North East 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 Felling
- Gateshead · 1 mi
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 2 mi
- Hebburn · 3 mi
- Wallsend · 3 mi
- Gosforth · 4 mi
- Jarrow · 4 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
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