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 Sittingbourne, a town of around 55,000 people in Kent, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- ME10
- Location
- 39 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Sittingbourne involve?
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Sittingbourne?
Here is what usually applies to a Sittingbourne 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Sittingbourne?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £670 – £1,450 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Sittingbourne can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–3 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Sittingbourne landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Sittingbourne:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Sittingbourne
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you cover all of Sittingbourne?
Yes. We work across Sittingbourne and the ME10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Faversham, Gillingham, Chatham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Sittingbourne
- Faversham · 7 mi
- Gillingham · 9 mi
- Chatham · 9 mi
- Rochester · 10 mi
- Maidstone · 11 mi
- Strood · 12 mi
- All of Kent
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