An HMO fire alarm is an interlinked system of smoke and heat detectors that sounds everywhere in the house when one detector triggers. Landlords in Accrington (BB5) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- BB5
- Location
- 14 miles east of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire alarm and detection systems in Accrington involve?
- Carbon monoxide alarms where needed
- Maintenance and testing visits
- Detection in rooms, kitchens and escape routes as specified
- Panel systems for larger HMOs
- Mains-wired interlinked smoke and heat detectors
Which rules apply in Accrington?
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 Accrington 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.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do fire alarm and detection systems cost in Accrington?
| 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 |
Prices in Accrington are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–4 working days. If a council deadline applies in Accrington, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Accrington landlords need it?
Landlords in Accrington most often ask us for this when:
- Adding rooms or converting to an HMO
- A licence condition or inspection finding
Questions about fire alarm and detection systems in Accrington
Do you give a certificate?
Yes: design, installation and commissioning certificates for the system we fit.
Which postcodes in Accrington do you work in?
All of them, including BB5, and the surrounding parts of Lancashire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Accrington?
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 fire alarm and detection systems cost in Accrington?
Our guide ranges for North West 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.
Fire alarm and detection systems near Accrington
- Rawtenstall · 5 mi
- Blackburn · 5 mi
- Darwen · 6 mi
- Rossendale · 6 mi
- Burnley · 6 mi
- Nelson (Lancashire) · 8 mi
- All of Lancashire
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Accrington
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Accrington
- Fire doors in Accrington
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Accrington
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Accrington
- House to HMO conversion in Accrington
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Accrington
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Accrington