What is a SIB / Big Red Box?
A Secure Information Box is designed to save lives and securely store vital information. It holds crucial details such as floor plans, single-page orientation plans of the building, and the responsible person’s contact information. These details are essential for fire responders during emergencies. By offering quick access to this information, the Secure Information Box enhances safety and efficiency in critical situations.
The Law
Following the tragic Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017, the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) took decisive action by introducing The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. This legislation came into effect in January 2023 across England.
These regulations state that existing high-rise residential buildings over 18 meters, as well as new builds over 11 meters or 7 storeys, must appoint a responsible person. This person is responsible for maintaining hard copies of the building’s floor plans, a single-page orientation plan, and the name and UK contact details of the responsible person. All this essential information must be stored in a Secure Information Box (formerly known as the Premises Information Box), which should remain easily accessible for firefighters during emergencies.
Our Secure Information Box
Suitable for internal and external location, our high security British designed and manufactured secure information box (Premises Information Box) is tested and certified to standards Secured by Design STS205 BR2.
Our SIB solution not only complies with the law but also adheres to the highest security standards. Following the Code of Practice for the Provision of Secure Information Boxes, it ensures accessibility and integrity even in the most challenging situations. This commitment guarantees that our SIB solution meets rigorous safety requirements, providing reliable security when it matters most.
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- All products are sent by Recorded Delivery to the agreed contact
- All keys sent separately to the named responsible person
- We maintain a secure record keeping process including key location for all issued keys
- Full audit trail guaranteed
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Does my development need an Secure Information Box?
Download our helpful infographic to see if your development requires a Secure Information Box in accordance with The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.