In short: 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 Somerset we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- TA, BA, BS, DT
- Main towns
- Mendip, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil
What do fire doors in Somerset involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Signage where required
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Somerset?
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
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 Somerset?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in Somerset
Questions about fire doors in Somerset
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 bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you carry out fire doors across Somerset?
Yes, across the whole of Somerset, including Mendip, Bath, Weston-super-Mare.
Who licenses HMOs in Somerset?
HMOs in Somerset are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Somerset
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Somerset
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Somerset
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Somerset
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Somerset
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Somerset
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Somerset
- House to HMO conversion in Somerset
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Somerset