Fire Brigade keys and locks are used by emergency services and councils etc. throughout the country (although are more commonly seen within areas covered by the London Fire Brigade – LFB)
They are usually used in areas the fire brigade are likely to need to access: Gates, gas and electrical cupboards along with dry risers (although this is by far from an exhaustive list)
The drop key is commonly used on automated gates as well as front entrance doors to allow the fire brigade or emergency services access in case of an emergency.
The drop key is also sometimes used on lifts/elevators as an override key.
NOTE: In recent years there have been a few new variations of the drop key come out – please ensure that the one you need matches what is in the images shown above before placing your order.
There are 6 different FB keys and a drop key:
Mortice Locks
FB1 (available standard or extra long)
FB2 (available standard or extra long)
Rim, Slam Lock
FB4 (available standard or extra long
Padlocks
‘FB’ (sometimes called an ‘FB1’ padlock or ‘W’ Key
FB11
FB14
Drop Key
Typically used for emergency access to blocks of flats or to access lifts in the event of a fire.
| Key Required | FB1 Mortice Key (Standard), FB1 Mortice Key (XL), FB2 Mortice Key (Standard), FB2 Mortice Key (XL), FB4 Slam Lock Key (Standard), FB4 Slam Lock Key (XL), FB (FB1/W) Padlock Key, FB11 Padlock Key, FB14 Padlock Key, FB Drop Key, Complete FB Key Set (Excluding Drop Key), Complete FB Key Set (Including Drop Key) |
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