Require premises information boxes
The owner and manager of every high-rise residential building be required by law to ensure that the building contains a premises information box, the contents of which must include a copy of the up-to-date floor plans and information about the nature of any lift intended for use by the fire and rescue services.
- The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force on 23 January 2023, requiring responsible persons to install a secure premises information box containing hard copies of floor plans and information about firefighter lifts (SI 2022/547, legislation.gov.uk).
- The government's Phase 1 progress report stated this recommendation is complete (Quarterly Thematic Update, MHCLG, February 2025).
How was this evidence gathered?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe government accepted in principle all Phase 1 recommendations directed at central government. The Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick presented the formal response to Parliament on 21 January 2020, committing to new duties on building owners and managers through the Fire Safety Bill and Building Safety Bill, including requirements for premises information boxes, floor plans, lift inspections, fire door checks, evacuation signage, and fire safety instructions to residents.
Progress Timeline
Completed via the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Responsible persons must install a secure information box containing hard copies of floor plans and building plans. MHCLG amended Approved Document B so secure information boxes are required in all new residential buildings over 11 metres.