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 Accrington, a town of about 35,000 people in Lancashire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- BB5
- Location
- 14 miles east of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in Accrington involve?
- Signage where required
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Accrington?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £580 – £1,250 | door |
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?
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 Accrington landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Accrington
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Which postcodes in Accrington do you work in?
All of them, including BB5, and the surrounding parts of Lancashire.
Does a shared house in Accrington need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do fire doors 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 doors 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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