Gerda Premises Information Box Standard Grade - PIB

The Premises Information Box (PIB)®  system is designed to provide fast access for the Fire & Rescue Service to  building  plans  and  information  accommodated  in  A3  size  format.   The  Emergency  Response  Pack  guidance  manual  contains  good  practice  guidelines  on  the  process  of  preparing  premises  plans  and  collating  information,  including  sections  on  orientation  plans,  layout  &  contents  and  safety  &  emergency  features  and  is accompanied by a comprehensive sypbols cd in bitmap and jpeg formats.

The standard specification offers a high level of security and is suitable for sheltered external locations.

Specification     

• The Premises Information Box is constructed of aluminium profiles specified to PA38 in accordance with  PN‐84/H‐93669  
• It is powder coated to RAL 3002 (Poppy Red)    
• It is guaranteed against corrosion   
• The door handle is attached to the right side of the door and is positioned centrally
• The handle is made of aluminium alloy.  It is designed to detach from the face of the door if excessive  force is applied    

Dimensions   

• The external size of the Premises Information Box is 550mm high x 475mm wide   x 95mm deep.  
• The internal size is 510mm high x 370mm wide x 70mm deep.               
• The front corners have a convex polymer corner piece   
• The door is 492mm high x 407mm wide  with an internal rubber seal    
• There is a photo‐luminescent emblem on the outer face of the door 

Internal design       

• Internally there is a Velcro strap for holding the  A3 plastic splash‐proof sleeves containing the  plans and information in place, whilst allowing  easy access    
• The lock is contained in a partition in order to  prevent the plans catching behind the lock   
• The Premises Information Box is available with  the option of two or four CD ROM holders on  the inner face of the door       

Security     

• The lock is designed to be operated by the Fire & Rescue Service One Key® System   
• Patented integral cylinder  
• Tested to EN1303:2005, achieving best grades in all categories, the locking system is approved by  Secured by Design, the police preferred specification and is certified with the British Standards Kitemark.           
• Manufactured to ISO 9001:2008
• Features of the lock include an anti‐glue facility and anti‐drill cylinder that uses  the Hard Soft System, being formed of several composites of metal.  The engineering of the lock is such  that the cylinder cannot be extracted   
• The lock is positioned on the right side of the box in order to avoid the attention of vandals and to  restrict manoeuvring room in the event of an attack   
• The unique shape of the Gerda multi‐dimensional key® is design‐registered.  The key is protected against  unauthorised copying     
• To indicate key insertion angle and turning direction there is a photo‐luminescent sign situated at the  key location point  

 Secure Information Box Requirement – What You Need to Know

As of 23 January 2023, it is a legal requirement for all existing high-rise residential buildings in England to have a secure information box installed on-site. The Gerda Premises Information Box Standard Grade (also known as site information boxes) are compliant with these laws.

What Must Be Inside:

• UK contact details of the responsible person
• UK contact details for anyone else authorised to access the building
• Up-to-date floor plans highlighting key firefighting equipment
• A one-page block plan showing the location of essential fire safety systems

 Ongoing Responsibilities:

• Must be accessible to fire and rescue services
• Contents must be accurate and regularly updated
• The box must be securely maintained

This regulation was introduced following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, which identified the lack of on-site information as a serious risk during emergency response.

For help and assistance please contact our customer service team 08438861545 who will be able to guide you through the site information box process