In short: HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. We carry this out across Dundee City, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DD
- Main towns
- Dundee
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Dundee City involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on exit doors
- Fire-resisting linings to the escape route
- Commissioning certificates and a handover pack
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Emergency lighting where needed
- Fire doors with closers and seals
Which rules apply in Dundee City?
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
How much do HMO fire safety upgrades cost in Dundee City?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,650 – £4,300 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £570 – £1,250 | door |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,900 – £5,700 | house |
Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
HMO fire safety upgrades by town in Dundee City
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Dundee City
Who writes the fire risk assessment?
You arrange it, through a competent assessor. We price and carry out the works it recommends and give you the evidence.
Can you upgrade existing doors?
Sometimes, if the door and frame are sound. Often a certified fire door set is the cheaper and more reliable option.
Do you carry out HMO fire safety upgrades across Dundee City?
Yes, across the whole of Dundee City, including Dundee.
Who licenses HMOs in Dundee City?
Dundee City council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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