A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Washington, a town of around 65,000 people in Tyne and Wear, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- DH4, NE37 and NE38
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Washington involve?
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Emergency lighting to the route
Which rules apply in Washington?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Washington before we price.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Washington?
| 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 Washington 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 Washington, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Washington landlords need it?
Landlords in Washington most often ask us for this when:
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
- A fire risk assessment action list
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Washington
Why do you photograph the fire stopping?
Because it is hidden once the work is finished. Photos are evidence for you, the council and future surveys.
How far do you travel from Washington?
We cover the whole of Tyne and Wear and work UK-wide. For Washington the nearest towns on our list are Chester-le-Street (4 miles), Felling (4 miles), Houghton-Le-Spring (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Washington need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Washington?
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 Washington
- Chester-le-Street · 4 mi
- Felling · 4 mi
- Houghton-Le-Spring · 5 mi
- Hebburn · 5 mi
- Sunderland · 5 mi
- Gateshead · 5 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
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