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 Redruth, a town of around 45,000 people in Cornwall, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- TR15 and TR16
- Location
- 49 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What do fire doors in Redruth involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Signage where required
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Redruth?
Here is what usually applies to a Redruth job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Redruth?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Redruth follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Redruth landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Redruth:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Redruth
What is an FD30S door?
A fire door tested to resist fire for about 30 minutes, with smoke seals (the S). It needs the right frame and fitting to work.
Do you cover all of Redruth?
Yes. We work across Redruth and the TR15 and TR16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cornwall. Nearby places we also cover include Camborne, Truro, Falmouth.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Redruth?
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 Redruth?
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 Redruth
- Camborne · 4 mi
- Truro · 8 mi
- Falmouth · 9 mi
- Newquay · 14 mi
- St Austell · 21 mi
- Plymouth · 49 mi
- All of Cornwall
Other HMO services in Redruth
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Redruth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Redruth
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Redruth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Redruth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Redruth
- Communal kitchen refits in Redruth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Redruth