A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Shirley, a town of about 32,000 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
- B13, B14, B27 and B28
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Shirley involve?
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
Which rules apply in Shirley?
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Shirley must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Shirley?
| 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 Shirley 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 Shirley landlords need it?
Landlords in Shirley 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 Shirley
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.
Do you cover all of Shirley?
Yes. We work across Shirley and the B13, B14, B27 and B28 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Midlands. Nearby places we also cover include Solihull, Acocks Green, Birmingham.
Does a shared house in Shirley 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 Shirley?
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 Shirley
- Solihull · 2 mi
- Acocks Green · 3 mi
- Birmingham · 6 mi
- Washwood Heath · 6 mi
- Aston · 7 mi
- Bartley Green · 8 mi
- All of West Midlands
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