Fire Brigade Keys (FB_)

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) – This is the small, silver Fire Brigade padlock
FB11 – This is the larger silver Fire Brigade padlock
FB14 – This is the larger yellow Fire Brigade Padlock

Drop Key
Typically used for emergency access to blocks of flats or to access lifts in the event of a fire.

“How do I identify which key I need?”

For a Mortice Lock – open the door and have a look at the Faceplate – It should say “FB1” or “FB2” (although may say LFB1 / LFB2)

If you have a Rim (Surface) lock – the code is generally on the side of the body of the lock

For Padlocks – The padlock will say either “FB”, “11” or “14” – this is the number for the key.
You can also use the size and colour of the FB padlock to identify which key it will be:
FB is the small, silver Fire Brigade padlock
FB11 is the larger silver Fire Brigade padlock
FB14 is the larger yellow Fire Brigade Padlock