Fire Document Enclosures are no longer just about compliance – they're about preparedness.
Since the introduction of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, Secure Information Boxes have become a familiar sight in high-rise residential buildings across England.
For many Responsible Persons, installing a Fire Document Enclosure was simply another compliance task to complete.
However, as fire safety legislation continues to evolve, these enclosures have become much more than a box on the wall. They now play an increasingly important role in ensuring emergency services have immediate access to the information they need when every second counts.
The question is no longer:
"Do you have one?"
It's:
"Is the information inside still accurate?"
Why Fire Document Enclosures remain essential
During an emergency, firefighters need immediate access to critical building information.
Without it, valuable time can be lost locating floor plans, identifying smoke ventilation systems, understanding firefighting facilities or contacting the Responsible Person.
A Fire Document Enclosure provides a secure, central location for storing vital building information, helping Fire and Rescue Services respond more efficiently when attending an incident.
Current regulations require relevant high-rise residential buildings to maintain a Secure Information Box containing important fire safety information, with regular checks to ensure its contents remain accurate and up to date.
As of 2026 the importance of accurate documentation has increased
While the legal requirement for Secure Information Boxes has not changed, 2026 has reinforced the importance of effective building information management.
Recent evacuation planning requirements have increased the emphasis on maintaining accurate emergency documentation, meaning many buildings will now need to manage additional evacuation information alongside existing plans and records.
For Responsible Persons, this means regular reviews of documentation have never been more important.
An out-of-date floor plan, incorrect contact details or floor plan or missing evacuation information could reduce the effectiveness of emergency response when it matters most.
What should be stored inside?
Depending on your building, your Fire Document Enclosure may contain:
- Building floor plans
- Firefighting equipment locations
- Smoke ventilation system information
- Responsible Person contact details
- Fire alarm documentation
- System manuals
- Maintenance records
- Fire brigade access keys
- Building Emergency Evacuation information where applicable
Regular inspections should ensure this information remains current and complete.
Is your current enclosure suitable?
Not every Fire Document Enclosure offers the same level of practicality.
As documentation requirements grow, building managers need an enclosure that is:
- Secure and lockable
- Easy for authorised personnel to access
- Large enough for expanding documentation
- Durable for long-term installation
- Suitable for storing keys and critical documents together
Choosing the right enclosure today can help avoid future replacement as documentation requirements increase.
The Kentec Fire Document Enclosure with FB1 Key
At Inbuild UK, we supply the Kentec Fire Document Enclosure with FB1 Key, designed specifically for storing critical fire safety documentation and access arrangements.
Key features include:
- Secure FB1 key lock
- Internal key hooks
- Suitable for fire safety documents, manuals and configuration records
- Available in multiple capacities
- Robust steel construction
- Easy wall-mounted installation
- Designed to complement Kentec fire alarm equipment
Whether you're managing a new residential development or upgrading an existing building, it's a practical solution for organising and protecting essential fire safety information.
Don't just install it. Maintain it.
Installing a Fire Document Enclosure is only the first step.
Regularly reviewing the contents ensures firefighters have access to accurate, up-to-date information when every second matters.
If it's been months, or even years, since your enclosure was checked, now is the ideal time to review what's inside.
Need a Fire Document Enclosure?
Whether you're specifying products for a new development or replacing an existing enclosure, Inbuild UK supplies high-quality Fire Document Enclosures designed to help building owners and Responsible Persons keep critical fire safety information organised, secure and readily accessible.
