- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North East
- Postcode areas
- NE, TD, DH, CA
- Main towns
- Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington
What do fire alarm and detection systems in Northumberland involve?
- Survey and system design to the fire risk assessment
- Detection in rooms, kitchens and escape routes as specified
- Panel systems for larger HMOs
- Mains-wired interlinked smoke and heat detectors
- User instructions and a logbook
- Commissioning and certificate
Which rules apply in Northumberland?
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
- 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 Northumberland?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,600 – £4,150 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £140 – £320 | 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 Northumberland
Questions about fire alarm and detection systems in Northumberland
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 Northumberland?
Yes, across the whole of Northumberland, including Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington.
Who licenses HMOs in Northumberland?
HMOs in Northumberland 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 Northumberland
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Northumberland
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Northumberland
- Fire doors in Northumberland
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Northumberland
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northumberland
- House to HMO conversion in Northumberland
- Extensions for extra rooms in Northumberland
- Full HMO refurbishment in Northumberland