Abloy UK has supplied the Safety Letterbox Company Ltd with a bespoke Sentry CL811 Camlock for use in its secure information boxes, assisting life safety and complying with new regulations and legislation for high rise buildings.
The Safety Letterbox Company Ltd is a British manufacturer, designing, manufacturing and supplying mailboxes and parcel boxes from its UK factory in South Wales for over 38 years. The company needed a bespoke locking solution for its Secure Information Box solution to meet a number of strict requirements.
Following the tragic Grenfell Tower disaster, the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) took decisive action by introducing The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, came into effect in January 2023.
These regulations state that existing high-rise residential buildings over 18 metres, as well as new builds over 11 metres or 7 storeys, must appoint a responsible person. This person is responsible for maintaining hard copies of the building’s floor plans, a single-page orientation plan, and the name and contact details of the responsible person.
All this essential information must be stored in a Secure Information Box (formerly known as the Premises Information Box), which should remain easily accessible for firefighters during emergencies.
These details are essential for fire responders during emergencies, and by offering quick access to this information, the Secure Information Box enhances safety and efficiency in critical situations. The Safety Letterbox Company Ltd’s Secure Information Box meets these requirements and is suitable for either internal or external location.
It not only complies with the law but also adheres to the highest security standards such as BS EN 1303, the European standard on cylinders for locks used for security and protection to keep belonging and dwelling places safe. It is also tested and certified to Secured by Design standards STS205 BR2.
Jon Parry, commercial manager at The Safety Letter Box Company Ltd, said: “Since the introduction of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, there has been a huge appetite for our Secure Information Box. We worked collaboratively with Abloy UK and valued them as a trusted advisor to create a unique and bespoke Sentry CL811 Camlock for use within the solution.
“We are proud to currently be the only the British manufacturer producing this product in the UK. Our in-house research and development team has plans to evolve the range further in partnership with Abloy UK, and they are currently developing innovative new products that we are excited to launch in the future.”
Shaun Powell, general sales manager – OEM at Abloy UK, added: “At Abloy UK, we are committed to providing high-quality locking solutions that meet the strict safety and security standards required for critical applications.
“Working with The Safety Letterbox Company Ltd on the development of the bespoke Sentry CL811 Camlock for their Secure Information Boxes has been an exciting collaboration.
“We are proud to support their efforts in enhancing fire safety in high-rise buildings by offering products that comply with the latest regulations and ensure easy access for emergency responders when it’s needed most.”
