An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Blackpool is 15 miles west of Preston. We price fire doors there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- FY1 and FY3
- Location
- 15 miles west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in Blackpool involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Blackpool?
Here is what usually applies to a Blackpool 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Blackpool?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Blackpool follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Blackpool, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Blackpool landlords need it?
Landlords in Blackpool most often ask us for this 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 Blackpool
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 Blackpool?
Yes. We work across Blackpool and the FY1 and FY3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Lancashire. Nearby places we also cover include Thornton-Cleveleys, Fylde, Lytham St Annes.
Does a shared house in Blackpool 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 Blackpool?
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 Blackpool
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 4 mi
- Fylde · 6 mi
- Lytham St Annes · 6 mi
- Fleetwood · 8 mi
- Southport · 12 mi
- Preston · 15 mi
- All of Lancashire
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Blackpool
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Blackpool
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blackpool
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Blackpool
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blackpool
- Student HMO refurbishment in Blackpool