An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. In Camborne, a town of about 20,000 people in Cornwall, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- TR14
- Location
- 52 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What do fire doors in Camborne involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Camborne?
Here is what usually applies to a Camborne job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
How much do fire doors cost in Camborne?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £620 – £1,350 | door |
Prices in Camborne are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above 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 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Camborne, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Camborne landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Camborne:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Camborne
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Which postcodes in Camborne do you work in?
All of them, including TR14, and the surrounding parts of Cornwall.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Camborne?
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 doors cost in Camborne?
Our guide ranges for South 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 doors near Camborne
- Redruth · 4 mi
- Falmouth · 11 mi
- Truro · 11 mi
- Newquay · 17 mi
- St Austell · 25 mi
- Plymouth · 52 mi
- All of Cornwall
Other HMO services in Camborne
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Camborne
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Camborne
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Camborne
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Camborne
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Camborne
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Camborne
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Camborne
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Camborne