Common questions

What are FB2 keys used for?

What are FB2 keys used for?

Fire Brigade locks and padlocks are used in communal areas such as dry risers, utility cupboards, car parks and bin stores where authorised personnel and emergency services can gain access using common keys.

What are Firemans keys?

This is the FB Drop key which is a handy device that is used by the emergency services, maintenance or post office staff to obtain entry into blocks of flats were access panels are used.

What is a FB2 lock?

FB2 Fire Brigade Locks, normally used to secure doors to dry risers etc and normally specified in areas which the London Fire Brigade would require access. These locks allow the Fire Brigade access without smashing the door. These locks are not sold with there keys, keys and escutcheons have to be ordered separately.

What are fire brigade master keys used for?

These keys are indispensable for accessing the gas, water, and other utility meter cabinets as most buildings use these types of locks to secure them as they are pretty common in the UK.

What are fire brigade FB keys?

FB padlocks are a set of standard locks and keys that are often used by councils, property managers and schools to secure a communal area such as electric cupboard, car park gate and bin store. All emergency personal, including the fire brigade, carry these keys enabling them access to those areas quickly and easily.

Are FB2 locks fire rated?

Keys are sold separately – see product (catalogue product number 40693)….Unit Of Sale.

Item 48211
Finish Satin Stainless Steel
Dimensions 115mm Case Depth – (52mm Backset)
Fire Rated FD30 / FD60 – Fire Rated

What are fire brigade master keys?

Fire brigade master keys. Keys used by the fire brigade to get access to areas such as communal doors and entrances, barriers, utility cupboards and other access points in case of an emergency.

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