Premises Information Box Sign

The Premises Information Box PIB For Fire and Rescue Service Use Only Sign provides clear and highly visible identification of a Premises Information Box, commonly referred to as a PIB, intended to provide important building and fire safety information for attending Fire and Rescue Service personnel. The wording also clearly indicates that the box is for Fire and Rescue Service use only, helping discourage unauthorised access or interference.

Suitable for high rise residential buildings, apartment blocks, complex residential developments and other premises where a Premises Information Box has been provided, this sign can be positioned directly on or immediately adjacent to the PIB so that it can be quickly identified by emergency responders arriving at the building.

A Premises Information Box provides a secure location for important information that may assist the Fire and Rescue Service during an emergency. The precise contents will depend on the building and the arrangements in place, but may include plans, information about the layout of the premises and details relevant to firefighting and evacuation operations.

Depending on the building, information available to emergency responders may identify features such as floors, stairways, lifts, firefighting facilities, utility isolation points, fire protection systems and other information that could assist with understanding the premises during an incident.

Rapid access to accurate building information can be particularly valuable in large, high rise or complex premises where attending firefighters may not be familiar with the layout. Clearly identifying the PIB helps reduce the time required to locate the information provided for their use.

The Fire and Rescue Service Use Only wording helps communicate that the Premises Information Box is not a general document cabinet or storage facility. Access should be controlled in accordance with the arrangements established for the premises, and the box should not be used for unrelated documents or equipment.

The PIB should be installed in an appropriate and accessible location that can be readily found by attending Fire and Rescue Service personnel. The area around the box should remain clear and should not be obstructed by furniture, displays, stored materials, vegetation or other objects that could delay access during an emergency.

Information contained within the Premises Information Box should be kept accurate and up to date. Changes to the building layout, fire safety systems, firefighting facilities or other relevant information should be reflected in the documentation where necessary so that emergency responders are not provided with outdated or misleading information.

The condition and security of the PIB should also be checked as part of the premises fire safety management arrangements. Any damage, unauthorised access or defect that could prevent the Fire and Rescue Service from using the box as intended should be addressed promptly.

The Premises Information Box PIB For Fire and Rescue Service Use Only Sign can form part of a wider fire service identification system alongside Fire Fighting Lift signs, Fire Fighting Lobby signs, Fire Control Panel signs, Dry Riser Inlet signs, Wet Riser signs, Fire Hydrant signs and other notices identifying important firefighting facilities and emergency controls.

Where a Premises Information Box is provided to meet specific fire safety requirements or guidance, the responsible person or building management should ensure that its location, accessibility, security and contents remain appropriate for the particular premises. Signage should complement rather than replace these management arrangements.

Manufactured from durable, high quality materials with excellent print clarity and visibility, the Premises Information Box PIB For Fire and Rescue Service Use Only Sign provides a professional and long lasting solution for identifying an important source of emergency building information. It helps emergency responders quickly locate the PIB while clearly communicating that access is reserved for Fire and Rescue Service use.

• All high-rise buildings, flats and student accommodation are recommended to install a Premises Information Box (PIB) to assists the Fire Service during a fire emergency. This should be accompanied by a Di-Bond sign to the front of the PIB Box identifying it as such.
  
  
• PIB Boxes should be eaisly accesible and accompanied by the relevant directional signage to locate the area where the PIB Box is located.

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