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 Nottingham, a city of around 300,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Nottingham has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Nottinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7
- Location
- 22 miles north of Leicester
- Council
- Nottingham City Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do fire doors in Nottingham involve?
- Signage where required
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Installation record and photos
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Nottingham?
Here is what usually applies to a Nottingham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
Nottingham City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 11 Mar 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in 20 wards 1 Jan 2024-31 Dec 2028. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 16 wards 1 Dec 2023-30 Nov 2028. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Nottingham before you buy or start work. Source: Nottingham City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do fire doors cost in Nottingham?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Nottingham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Nottingham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Nottingham.
When do Nottingham 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 Nottingham
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you cover all of Nottingham?
Yes. We work across Nottingham and the NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Nottinghamshire. Nearby places we also cover include West Bridgford, Arnold, Hucknall.
Which council covers HMOs in Nottingham?
Nottingham is covered by Nottingham City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do fire doors cost in Nottingham?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Nottingham
- West Bridgford · 2 mi
- Arnold · 3 mi
- Hucknall · 6 mi
- Long Eaton · 6 mi
- Ilkeston · 7 mi
- Heanor · 9 mi
- All of Nottinghamshire
Other HMO services in Nottingham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Nottingham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Nottingham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Nottingham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Nottingham
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Nottingham
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