- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North West
- Postcode areas
- PR, BB, LA, FY
- Main towns
- Preston, Burnley, Blackburn, Blackpool, Fylde
What do fire alarm and detection systems in Lancashire involve?
- Detection in rooms, kitchens and escape routes as specified
- Panel systems for larger HMOs
- Survey and system design to the fire risk assessment
- User instructions and a logbook
- Maintenance and testing visits
- Commissioning and certificate
Which rules apply in Lancashire?
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
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 fire alarm and detection systems cost in Lancashire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,700 – £4,300 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £140 – £340 | fitting |
Typical time on site: 1–4 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire alarm and detection systems by town in Lancashire
- Preston
- Burnley
- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Fylde
- Rossendale
- Morecambe
- Lancaster
- Lytham St Annes
- Skelmersdale
- Leyland
- Accrington
- Chorley
- Darwen
- Thornton-Cleveleys
- Nelson (Lancashire)
- Fleetwood
- Ormskirk
- Rawtenstall
- Colne
Questions about fire alarm and detection systems in Lancashire
What grade of fire alarm does an HMO need?
There is no single answer in law. Guidance links the grade and coverage to the size of the house and the risk, and your fire risk assessment and council will set it. We install to that specification.
Do you give a certificate?
Yes: design, installation and commissioning certificates for the system we fit.
Do you carry out fire alarm and detection systems across Lancashire?
Yes, across the whole of Lancashire, including Preston, Burnley, Blackburn.
Who licenses HMOs in Lancashire?
HMOs in Lancashire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Lancashire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Lancashire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lancashire
- Fire doors in Lancashire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Lancashire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Lancashire
- House to HMO conversion in Lancashire
- Sound insulation in Lancashire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Lancashire