Key Box
Emergency Break Glass Key Box
Break glass key box, an emergency fire escape equipment that contains the key for exit doors. Traditionally, its color is red as based on safety standards but there are few green ones available in the market. Red is a popular color for most fire safety equipment because it helps people easily recognize the break glass key box as an accessory to fire exit equipment as determined by fire safety standards.
Equipped with a replaceable glass cover with printed “break glass for key” instruction, you can order the replacement as spare at your authorized fire protection and safety equipment stores. The key box is cost effective and relatively easy to mount and install. It comes with a complete set of fixing kits.
2 Types of Emergency Break Glass Panel
The spare glass cover is available in 2 different types. One is a real glass and the other is a plastic glass. Both however don’t need any fire exit signs because they have printed “break glass for key” sign in the panel cover. Today, almost every cover is already using the plastic break glass version due to safety and injury prevention when breaking the glass in case of emergency.
The housing of the key box is usually made of break-proof polycarbonate housing so it comes with a lifetime warranty against breakage, making it one of the best fire safety equipment is small sizes. There is no standard dimension for this safety box because it is up to the buyer whichever their preference is but it may either be a square box or a round box.
Common Dimensions Available
Small Size - The most common available dimensions for the small round is 120 mm diameter x 33 mm depth
Medium Size - A square medium size dimension is at 178H x 121W x 38mm D.
Large Size - Square in large size may be bought in dimensions 229H x 159W x 38mm D
Extra Suitable Places to Use
The new design of key box glass panel employing plastic glass removes risk of injury under any emergency or accidental. Because of this, the assembly unit may now be designated in places where people come and go like:
• Schools
• Exit Door
• Store Room
• Swimming pools
• Food preparation areas
While the real glass panel in previous design of key boxes cannot be installed in areas mentioned above, the modern design of the emergency key box today makes it virtually possible to install even in busy places and delicate locations. Its safety can be compared to that of the ceramtubes which when broken does not expose sharp edges making them safer than before.
Product Features
Light material – Made from light material, they can easily be hand carried and easy to install in strategic location options.
Easy to install – No complications, the unit is easy to install with a few moves and minimal tools needed.
Anti-theft electronic alarm option – Some designs come with automated alarm system for anti-theft mechanism option which is great for added security.
3 sizes to choose from – Small, medium and large sizes and round and square shape options will depend on the taste of the customer and location it will be installed.
Tamper evident seal – This tamper seal contributes to added security.
Use only the plastic glass covered key box for extra safety and assurance of complying with fire safety standards.
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