The Fire Industry Association (FIA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) have published Version 4.0 of the Code of Practice for Secure Information Boxes (SIBs), a vital update that affects every high-rise residential building owner, manager, and installer.
The Code sets a new national benchmark for how critical fire safety information is stored and accessed during emergencies and failure to comply could lead to serious consequences.
Here’s What’s New (And What You Need to Know):
Version 4.0 outlines comprehensive recommendations for:
Specification – What the Secure Information Box should be made of and how it should be constructed
Location – Where the box must be installed for rapid access by emergency services
Security – Ensuring that only authorised personnel can open and access the information
Maintenance – How often the box and its contents must be reviewed and updated
Emergency Response Packs (ERPs) – What documentation must be included and how it should be presented
In essence: this isn’t just about installing a box. It’s about delivering the right information, in the right way, at the right time, when lives depend on it.
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Why This Matters Right Now
Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, Secure Information Boxes are legally required for all high-rise residential buildings (18 m+/7+ storeys). This latest Code of Practice strengthens that mandate and sharpens expectations around documentation, access and readiness.
Whether you’re a contractor, specifier or building manager, ensuring you’re compliant isn’t just about ticking a box, it’s about delivering safety and accountability when it’s needed most.
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