A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Acocks Green, a town of about 27,000 people in West Midlands, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B25, B26 and B27
- Location
- 4 miles south-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Acocks Green involve?
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
Which rules apply in Acocks Green?
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 Acocks Green before we price.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- 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 Acocks Green?
| 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 |
Prices in Acocks Green are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Acocks Green landlords need it?
Landlords in Acocks Green most often ask us for this when:
- A fire risk assessment action list
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Acocks Green
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.
How far do you travel from Acocks Green?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Acocks Green the nearest towns on our list are Shirley (3 miles), Solihull (3 miles), Washwood Heath (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Acocks Green 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 Acocks Green?
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 Acocks Green
- Shirley · 3 mi
- Solihull · 3 mi
- Washwood Heath · 4 mi
- Birmingham · 4 mi
- Aston · 4 mi
- Smethwick · 7 mi
- All of West Midlands
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