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A Fire-Rated Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Some walls have to carry notices and satisfy fire rules at the very same time. This dark blue board manages both: the felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can go up along the corridors, stairwells and escape routes where an ordinary board is simply not allowed. The deep colour keeps a composed, professional look while pins and staples handle the everyday display, and a satin aluminium frame finishes the whole thing cleanly. Compliance built right into the surface, not bolted on as a separate certificate, is what genuinely sets it apart. For an estates team, that means one board that solves the safety question and the display question together. Best suited for schools, hospitals and offices where display along an escape route has to meet fire-safety standards.
Why Schools Choose This Fire-Rated Noticeboard
- Fire-Rated Felt. Treated to resist ignition and slow the spread of any flame, the felt can be fixed exactly where building regulations rule untreated boards out entirely, turning a real compliance headache into a problem already solved, with the safety performance built into the surface itself.
- Education Approved. Cleared against Department for Education standards, the board can be specified for classrooms and school corridors straight away, with no separate fire-safety sign-off left for a facilities team to chase and arrange first, which takes a real obstacle out of a school refit.
- Composed Dark Blue. Deep and professional, the blue lends the board a quiet authority that suits hospital and office corridors, letting it hold serious, weighty notices without the visual alarm a brighter colour would inevitably bring, so a regulated wall still looks calm and considered.
- Pin and Staple Surface. Practical as well as compliant, the fire-rated felt still works as an ordinary board day to day, taking pins for quick notices and staples for flat paper right through a constant, ongoing cycle of changes, so meeting the rules costs nothing in everyday usefulness.
- Concealed Corner Fixings. Fittings hide away under snap-on covers with the corners rounded off, giving a flush, safe finish that genuinely holds up on the busy through-routes and public corridors this board is designed for, where protruding hardware has no place along a crowded escape route.
- Two-Year Guarantee. A two-year Displaysense guarantee stands behind the board, so estates and facilities teams can specify it with full confidence for a high-traffic, fire-regulated wall they cannot afford to get wrong, with the safety performance designed into the surface from the very start.
Where This Dark Blue Display Board Works
| School Corridors | Along school circulation routes the board carries notices in places where regulations specifically demand fire-rated materials, its education approval meaning it can be put up without first arranging a separate safety review, which is exactly the headache a busy school wants gone. |
| Hospital Routes | On clinical through-routes it holds policies and patient information where strict escape-route rules apply, the treated felt and the deep, calm blue together suiting a serious and relentlessly busy setting, where a board has to meet the rules and look the part at once. |
| Stairwells and Lobbies | In stairwells and shared lobbies it presents safety and company information fully compliantly, the deep colour keeping a measured, professional look across a space that has to satisfy fire-safety rules, so a regulated zone gains a proper noticeboard without bending the regulations. |
| Colleges | Across campus corridors and halls the board carries course and safety information in places where fire rules apply, combining genuine compliance with a composed, grown-up finish that suits a higher-education setting, where the display has to look as serious as the institution. |
| Public Buildings | Council offices and civic buildings use the board for statutory and safety notices along routes that must meet fire standards, the deep blue suiting a formal public interior rather than working against it, so a legally required notice sits on a wall that looks the part. |
| Care Facilities | In care settings it holds rotas and guidance on the corridors where fire-rated display is a requirement, the calm, steady colour helping keep a closely regulated wall feeling settled rather than institutional, so safety compliance does not come at the cost of a homely feel. |
Brighter Colour or a Wider Board?
Need the same fire-rated board in a louder colour? It also comes as a red felt noticeboard, while a bigger dark blue noticeboard covers a wider wall in the same frame. Call 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will match the colour, size and safety rating to your building.
A Fire-Rated Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Some walls have to carry notices and satisfy fire rules at the very same time. This dark blue board manages both: the felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can go up along the corridors, stairwells and escape routes where an ordinary board is simply not allowed. The deep colour keeps a composed, professional look while pins and staples handle the everyday display, and a satin aluminium frame finishes the whole thing cleanly. Compliance built right into the surface, not bolted on as a separate certificate, is what genuinely sets it apart. For an estates team, that means one board that solves the safety question and the display question together. Best suited for schools, hospitals and offices where display along an escape route has to meet fire-safety standards.
A Compliant Aluminium Framed Notice Board
- Fire-Rated Felt: Treated to resist ignition and slow the spread of any flame, the felt can be fixed exactly where building regulations rule untreated boards out entirely, turning a real compliance headache into a problem already solved, with the safety performance built into the surface itself.
- Education Approved: Cleared against Department for Education standards, the board can be specified for classrooms and school corridors straight away, with no separate fire-safety sign-off left for a facilities team to chase and arrange first, which takes a real obstacle out of a school refit.
- Composed Dark Blue: Deep and professional, the blue lends the board a quiet authority that suits hospital and office corridors, letting it hold serious, weighty notices without the visual alarm a brighter colour would inevitably bring, so a regulated wall still looks calm and considered.
- Pin and Staple Surface: Practical as well as compliant, the fire-rated felt still works as an ordinary board day to day, taking pins for quick notices and staples for flat paper right through a constant, ongoing cycle of changes, so meeting the rules costs nothing in everyday usefulness.
- Concealed Corner Fixings: Fittings hide away under snap-on covers with the corners rounded off, giving a flush, safe finish that genuinely holds up on the busy through-routes and public corridors this board is designed for, where protruding hardware has no place along a crowded escape route.
- Two-Year Guarantee: A two-year Displaysense guarantee stands behind the board, so estates and facilities teams can specify it with full confidence for a high-traffic, fire-regulated wall they cannot afford to get wrong, with the safety performance designed into the surface from the very start.
Where This Dark Blue Display Board Works
| School Corridors | Along school circulation routes the board carries notices in places where regulations specifically demand fire-rated materials, its education approval meaning it can be put up without first arranging a separate safety review, which is exactly the headache a busy school wants gone. |
| Hospital Routes | On clinical through-routes it holds policies and patient information where strict escape-route rules apply, the treated felt and the deep, calm blue together suiting a serious and relentlessly busy setting, where a board has to meet the rules and look the part at once. |
| Stairwells and Lobbies | In stairwells and shared lobbies it presents safety and company information fully compliantly, the deep colour keeping a measured, professional look across a space that has to satisfy fire-safety rules, so a regulated zone gains a proper noticeboard without bending the regulations. |
| Colleges | Across campus corridors and halls the board carries course and safety information in places where fire rules apply, combining genuine compliance with a composed, grown-up finish that suits a higher-education setting, where the display has to look as serious as the institution. |
| Public Buildings | Council offices and civic buildings use the board for statutory and safety notices along routes that must meet fire standards, the deep blue suiting a formal public interior rather than working against it, so a legally required notice sits on a wall that looks the part. |
| Care Facilities | In care settings it holds rotas and guidance on the corridors where fire-rated display is a requirement, the calm, steady colour helping keep a closely regulated wall feeling settled rather than institutional, so safety compliance does not come at the cost of a homely feel. |
Brighter Colour or a Wider Board?
Need the same fire-rated board in a louder colour? It also comes as a red felt noticeboard, while a bigger dark blue noticeboard covers a wider wall in the same frame. Call 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will match the colour, size and safety rating to your building.
Fire safety is the underlying reason this board is built the particular way it is. Its felt is treated to resist catching light and to slow the progress of any flame, which is the standard demanded of anything fixed along corridors, stairwells and designated escape routes. That very same felt is also approved by the Department for Education, clearing it for use in schools without the need for any further safety check first. A plain-looking dark blue board is, in fact, one that the regulations positively allow in places where an ordinary noticeboard would be banned outright.
Surrounding the felt is an anodised aluminium frame, its hardness grown out of the metal itself rather than added on top of it. Because the protective layer is genuinely part of the aluminium, it will not lift or peel at the corners no matter how often the board is knocked in a busy through-route. It also turns aside scratches, corrosion and the steady marks of constant public handling over the years. A satin finish across the metal keeps overhead strip lighting from glaring back off the surface and across the notices.
Installation stays quick despite all the compliance built into the board behind the scenes. A concealed fixing sits in each corner, a snap-on cover hides every screw head from view, and the wall kit needed is supplied complete in the box. Two people can level the board between them with ease, while one can still manage the job alone with a little care. The choice of portrait or landscape is made simply as the board goes up against the wall, with the same four corner points serving either orientation. None of the safety engineering complicates the fit, which uses the same concealed corner fixings as the rest of the range.
Dark blue lends the board a composed, professional presence that matches the seriousness of its purpose. Deeper and steadier than any bright colour, it suits the corridors of hospitals, colleges and offices where calm authority reads far better than visual alarm. Notices stand out clearly against the deep tone without any visual fuss or clutter around them. Serious safety credentials and a genuinely considered, grown-up look arrive together in the one board, which is rare to find combined in a single noticeboard. On a hospital or college corridor that pairing earns its place, because the wall has to satisfy a fire officer and still look like part of a cared-for building rather than a row of warning signs. The deep blue carries that second job quietly while the treated felt handles the first.
What Ships with This Board
- 1 x dark blue fire-rated felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame and pin-friendly felt face
- 1 x wall fixing kit with four concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers
Specifying for a Fire-Safe Building?
If you are fitting out corridors, stairwells or escape routes, our team can confirm the fire-rated specification and quote matching boards across a whole site. Call 01279 460460 or send us your requirements and we will help you specify with confidence.
NB12090DB is a 1200mm x 900mm dark blue felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame from Displaysense. The fire-rated dark blue felt is approved by the Department for Education and suitable for corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Board size 1200mm x 900mm. Weight 5kg. Satin silver anodised frame with concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers, a wall fixing kit included, mounting in portrait or landscape. Two-year guarantee. Takes pins and staples. Suited to schools, healthcare, public sector buildings, offices and staff rooms. Also available in red at this size and in larger dark blue sizes up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display specialist since 1978.
Full technical specification for the 1200mm x 900mm dark blue felt noticeboard with its satin anodised aluminium frame. A fire-rated, Department for Education approved felt surface for pins and staples, concealed corner fixings with snap-on covers and a complete wall fixing kit come as standard, with the board ready to mount in portrait or landscape for compliant indoor display in corridors, stairwells, schools and public buildings.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Dark blue fire-rated felt | A flame-retardant felt takes pins and staples and re-pins without wear, while meeting the fire-safety rules that apply to corridors and escape routes in busy public buildings. |
| Fire Rating | Flame-retardant felt | Treated to resist ignition and slow flame spread, so the board can be fixed in stairwells and circulation routes where untreated boards are not permitted by regulations. |
| Approval | Department for Education approved | Cleared against DfE standards, so it can be specified for schools and colleges without arranging a separate fire-safety assessment or sign-off. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | The anodised edge resists scratches, corrosion and fingerprints, and the satin finish breaks up glare from windows and overhead lighting across the room. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 900mm | A large display area holds a full wall of notices at once, so one board can serve a busy corridor, department or staff area. |
| Weight | Approximately 5kg | Manageable for a board this size, so one person can hold it while another marks the fixing points, or fit it with care on their own. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Mount the board whichever way the wall suits, with no separate brackets or extra parts needed to switch direction. |
| Corners | Concealed fixings with snap-on covers | Hidden screw heads and clip-over caps remove sharp points and visible hardware, suiting corridors, schools, offices and public areas. |
| Fixings | Wall fixing kit included | Every part needed to mount the board comes in the box, so nothing else has to be sourced or bought before installation. |
| Display Method | Pins and staples | Both hold firmly in the fire-rated felt, and the surface closes over the holes so it stays even through frequent, daily changes. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Covered against everyday wear for two full years, backing the board through constant re-pinning and heavy daily use. |
| Returns | 28 days | Any unused board can go back within 28 days in its original packaging for an easy refund. |
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
Frequently Asked Questions About This Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Q: What is the best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor?
A: The NB12090DB 1200 x 900mm dark blue felt board is a strong choice for school corridors. The felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can be fixed along escape routes, and the large surface holds a full wall of timetables, notices and safety information at once.
Q: What does a fire-rated felt noticeboard actually do?
A: A fire-rated felt noticeboard uses a flame-retardant felt that resists catching fire and slows the spread of flame, rather than feeding it. This lets the board be mounted in corridors, stairwells and escape routes where building regulations restrict ordinary materials. The felt still grips pins and staples and re-pins without wear.
Q: Can this board be used in a corridor or stairwell?
A: Yes. The fire-rated felt is made for exactly these escape routes, where untreated noticeboards often breach fire regulations. The board carries Department for Education approval as well, so it suits school circulation areas. Concealed fixings and a flush frame keep it safe and tidy in spaces with constant footfall.
Q: Is this noticeboard approved for use in schools?
A: Yes. The board is approved against Department for Education standards, so schools and colleges can specify it without a separate safety review. The fire-rated dark blue felt suits classrooms, halls and corridors, takes pins and staples, and the concealed corner fixings give a safe finish around children.
Q: Is this suitable for a hospital or clinical corridor?
A: Yes. Hospitals, surgeries and care settings use the board for policy notices, rotas and patient information in corridors and waiting areas. The fire-rated felt suits clinical escape routes, and the calm dark blue gives a professional, reassuring look that fits healthcare interiors.
Q: Does the board come with fixings, and is it easy to mount?
A: Yes. A wall fixing kit is included, with concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers that hide the screw heads. At around 5kg the board is manageable for its size, so one person can hold it while another marks the holes, or fit it with care alone on most wall types.
Q: What size and weight is this dark blue noticeboard?
A: Board size 1200 x 900mm, weight around 5kg. The large surface takes a full wall of notices, and the weight stays easy to handle on installation. The board mounts in portrait or landscape, with the orientation chosen on installation and no extra parts needed.
Q: What is the difference between the dark blue and red felt noticeboards at this size?
A: The dark blue board has a fire-rated, Department for Education approved felt for corridors and escape routes; the red NB7509R offers a brighter, high-visibility surface that also takes Velcro hook tape. Both are 1200 x 900mm in a satin aluminium frame. Choose dark blue for fire compliance, red for maximum visual impact.
Q: Do I need a fire-rated board, or will a standard one do?
A: A fire-rated board is needed wherever notices go on corridors, stairwells or other escape routes, because building regulations restrict untreated materials there. For an enclosed office or staff room away from escape routes, a standard felt board is usually fine. If in doubt, the fire-rated option keeps every location compliant.
Q: Will frequent re-pinning wear out the fire-rated felt?
A: No. The dark blue felt is made for repeated use; pins push in and pull out cleanly, and the fibres close over the holes so the surface stays even. Daily changes over years leave the board looking neat rather than pocked, which is why it suits high-turnover noticeboard walls.
Q: Is this dark blue felt noticeboard available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Free UK mainland delivery is included on all orders, with no minimum order value. Displaysense is a UK display specialist supplying schools, healthcare and public sector buildings from its Hertfordshire base since 1978. A two-year guarantee applies, and unused boards return within 28 days.
Q: Does this board come in other sizes and colours?
A: Yes. The fire-rated dark blue board comes in larger sizes up to 2400 x 1200mm, and the same 1200 x 900mm format is available in red felt. All use the matching satin aluminium frame, so a coordinated, compliant look can run across a whole building.
Guides for Fire-Safe and Compliant Noticeboards
Choosing a noticeboard for a corridor or escape route means thinking about fire safety as well as size and colour. These Displaysense guides help with selecting the right board for a space, planning display across schools and offices, and positioning notices where they get noticed and stay compliant.
Overview
A Fire-Rated Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Some walls have to carry notices and satisfy fire rules at the very same time. This dark blue board manages both: the felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can go up along the corridors, stairwells and escape routes where an ordinary board is simply not allowed. The deep colour keeps a composed, professional look while pins and staples handle the everyday display, and a satin aluminium frame finishes the whole thing cleanly. Compliance built right into the surface, not bolted on as a separate certificate, is what genuinely sets it apart. For an estates team, that means one board that solves the safety question and the display question together. Best suited for schools, hospitals and offices where display along an escape route has to meet fire-safety standards.
Why Schools Choose This Fire-Rated Noticeboard
- Fire-Rated Felt. Treated to resist ignition and slow the spread of any flame, the felt can be fixed exactly where building regulations rule untreated boards out entirely, turning a real compliance headache into a problem already solved, with the safety performance built into the surface itself.
- Education Approved. Cleared against Department for Education standards, the board can be specified for classrooms and school corridors straight away, with no separate fire-safety sign-off left for a facilities team to chase and arrange first, which takes a real obstacle out of a school refit.
- Composed Dark Blue. Deep and professional, the blue lends the board a quiet authority that suits hospital and office corridors, letting it hold serious, weighty notices without the visual alarm a brighter colour would inevitably bring, so a regulated wall still looks calm and considered.
- Pin and Staple Surface. Practical as well as compliant, the fire-rated felt still works as an ordinary board day to day, taking pins for quick notices and staples for flat paper right through a constant, ongoing cycle of changes, so meeting the rules costs nothing in everyday usefulness.
- Concealed Corner Fixings. Fittings hide away under snap-on covers with the corners rounded off, giving a flush, safe finish that genuinely holds up on the busy through-routes and public corridors this board is designed for, where protruding hardware has no place along a crowded escape route.
- Two-Year Guarantee. A two-year Displaysense guarantee stands behind the board, so estates and facilities teams can specify it with full confidence for a high-traffic, fire-regulated wall they cannot afford to get wrong, with the safety performance designed into the surface from the very start.
Where This Dark Blue Display Board Works
| School Corridors | Along school circulation routes the board carries notices in places where regulations specifically demand fire-rated materials, its education approval meaning it can be put up without first arranging a separate safety review, which is exactly the headache a busy school wants gone. |
| Hospital Routes | On clinical through-routes it holds policies and patient information where strict escape-route rules apply, the treated felt and the deep, calm blue together suiting a serious and relentlessly busy setting, where a board has to meet the rules and look the part at once. |
| Stairwells and Lobbies | In stairwells and shared lobbies it presents safety and company information fully compliantly, the deep colour keeping a measured, professional look across a space that has to satisfy fire-safety rules, so a regulated zone gains a proper noticeboard without bending the regulations. |
| Colleges | Across campus corridors and halls the board carries course and safety information in places where fire rules apply, combining genuine compliance with a composed, grown-up finish that suits a higher-education setting, where the display has to look as serious as the institution. |
| Public Buildings | Council offices and civic buildings use the board for statutory and safety notices along routes that must meet fire standards, the deep blue suiting a formal public interior rather than working against it, so a legally required notice sits on a wall that looks the part. |
| Care Facilities | In care settings it holds rotas and guidance on the corridors where fire-rated display is a requirement, the calm, steady colour helping keep a closely regulated wall feeling settled rather than institutional, so safety compliance does not come at the cost of a homely feel. |
Brighter Colour or a Wider Board?
Need the same fire-rated board in a louder colour? It also comes as a red felt noticeboard, while a bigger dark blue noticeboard covers a wider wall in the same frame. Call 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will match the colour, size and safety rating to your building.
A Fire-Rated Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Some walls have to carry notices and satisfy fire rules at the very same time. This dark blue board manages both: the felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can go up along the corridors, stairwells and escape routes where an ordinary board is simply not allowed. The deep colour keeps a composed, professional look while pins and staples handle the everyday display, and a satin aluminium frame finishes the whole thing cleanly. Compliance built right into the surface, not bolted on as a separate certificate, is what genuinely sets it apart. For an estates team, that means one board that solves the safety question and the display question together. Best suited for schools, hospitals and offices where display along an escape route has to meet fire-safety standards.
A Compliant Aluminium Framed Notice Board
- Fire-Rated Felt: Treated to resist ignition and slow the spread of any flame, the felt can be fixed exactly where building regulations rule untreated boards out entirely, turning a real compliance headache into a problem already solved, with the safety performance built into the surface itself.
- Education Approved: Cleared against Department for Education standards, the board can be specified for classrooms and school corridors straight away, with no separate fire-safety sign-off left for a facilities team to chase and arrange first, which takes a real obstacle out of a school refit.
- Composed Dark Blue: Deep and professional, the blue lends the board a quiet authority that suits hospital and office corridors, letting it hold serious, weighty notices without the visual alarm a brighter colour would inevitably bring, so a regulated wall still looks calm and considered.
- Pin and Staple Surface: Practical as well as compliant, the fire-rated felt still works as an ordinary board day to day, taking pins for quick notices and staples for flat paper right through a constant, ongoing cycle of changes, so meeting the rules costs nothing in everyday usefulness.
- Concealed Corner Fixings: Fittings hide away under snap-on covers with the corners rounded off, giving a flush, safe finish that genuinely holds up on the busy through-routes and public corridors this board is designed for, where protruding hardware has no place along a crowded escape route.
- Two-Year Guarantee: A two-year Displaysense guarantee stands behind the board, so estates and facilities teams can specify it with full confidence for a high-traffic, fire-regulated wall they cannot afford to get wrong, with the safety performance designed into the surface from the very start.
Where This Dark Blue Display Board Works
| School Corridors | Along school circulation routes the board carries notices in places where regulations specifically demand fire-rated materials, its education approval meaning it can be put up without first arranging a separate safety review, which is exactly the headache a busy school wants gone. |
| Hospital Routes | On clinical through-routes it holds policies and patient information where strict escape-route rules apply, the treated felt and the deep, calm blue together suiting a serious and relentlessly busy setting, where a board has to meet the rules and look the part at once. |
| Stairwells and Lobbies | In stairwells and shared lobbies it presents safety and company information fully compliantly, the deep colour keeping a measured, professional look across a space that has to satisfy fire-safety rules, so a regulated zone gains a proper noticeboard without bending the regulations. |
| Colleges | Across campus corridors and halls the board carries course and safety information in places where fire rules apply, combining genuine compliance with a composed, grown-up finish that suits a higher-education setting, where the display has to look as serious as the institution. |
| Public Buildings | Council offices and civic buildings use the board for statutory and safety notices along routes that must meet fire standards, the deep blue suiting a formal public interior rather than working against it, so a legally required notice sits on a wall that looks the part. |
| Care Facilities | In care settings it holds rotas and guidance on the corridors where fire-rated display is a requirement, the calm, steady colour helping keep a closely regulated wall feeling settled rather than institutional, so safety compliance does not come at the cost of a homely feel. |
Brighter Colour or a Wider Board?
Need the same fire-rated board in a louder colour? It also comes as a red felt noticeboard, while a bigger dark blue noticeboard covers a wider wall in the same frame. Call 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will match the colour, size and safety rating to your building.
Description
Fire safety is the underlying reason this board is built the particular way it is. Its felt is treated to resist catching light and to slow the progress of any flame, which is the standard demanded of anything fixed along corridors, stairwells and designated escape routes. That very same felt is also approved by the Department for Education, clearing it for use in schools without the need for any further safety check first. A plain-looking dark blue board is, in fact, one that the regulations positively allow in places where an ordinary noticeboard would be banned outright.
Surrounding the felt is an anodised aluminium frame, its hardness grown out of the metal itself rather than added on top of it. Because the protective layer is genuinely part of the aluminium, it will not lift or peel at the corners no matter how often the board is knocked in a busy through-route. It also turns aside scratches, corrosion and the steady marks of constant public handling over the years. A satin finish across the metal keeps overhead strip lighting from glaring back off the surface and across the notices.
Installation stays quick despite all the compliance built into the board behind the scenes. A concealed fixing sits in each corner, a snap-on cover hides every screw head from view, and the wall kit needed is supplied complete in the box. Two people can level the board between them with ease, while one can still manage the job alone with a little care. The choice of portrait or landscape is made simply as the board goes up against the wall, with the same four corner points serving either orientation. None of the safety engineering complicates the fit, which uses the same concealed corner fixings as the rest of the range.
Dark blue lends the board a composed, professional presence that matches the seriousness of its purpose. Deeper and steadier than any bright colour, it suits the corridors of hospitals, colleges and offices where calm authority reads far better than visual alarm. Notices stand out clearly against the deep tone without any visual fuss or clutter around them. Serious safety credentials and a genuinely considered, grown-up look arrive together in the one board, which is rare to find combined in a single noticeboard. On a hospital or college corridor that pairing earns its place, because the wall has to satisfy a fire officer and still look like part of a cared-for building rather than a row of warning signs. The deep blue carries that second job quietly while the treated felt handles the first.
What Ships with This Board
- 1 x dark blue fire-rated felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame and pin-friendly felt face
- 1 x wall fixing kit with four concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers
Specifying for a Fire-Safe Building?
If you are fitting out corridors, stairwells or escape routes, our team can confirm the fire-rated specification and quote matching boards across a whole site. Call 01279 460460 or send us your requirements and we will help you specify with confidence.
NB12090DB is a 1200mm x 900mm dark blue felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame from Displaysense. The fire-rated dark blue felt is approved by the Department for Education and suitable for corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Board size 1200mm x 900mm. Weight 5kg. Satin silver anodised frame with concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers, a wall fixing kit included, mounting in portrait or landscape. Two-year guarantee. Takes pins and staples. Suited to schools, healthcare, public sector buildings, offices and staff rooms. Also available in red at this size and in larger dark blue sizes up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display specialist since 1978.
Specifications
Full technical specification for the 1200mm x 900mm dark blue felt noticeboard with its satin anodised aluminium frame. A fire-rated, Department for Education approved felt surface for pins and staples, concealed corner fixings with snap-on covers and a complete wall fixing kit come as standard, with the board ready to mount in portrait or landscape for compliant indoor display in corridors, stairwells, schools and public buildings.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Dark blue fire-rated felt | A flame-retardant felt takes pins and staples and re-pins without wear, while meeting the fire-safety rules that apply to corridors and escape routes in busy public buildings. |
| Fire Rating | Flame-retardant felt | Treated to resist ignition and slow flame spread, so the board can be fixed in stairwells and circulation routes where untreated boards are not permitted by regulations. |
| Approval | Department for Education approved | Cleared against DfE standards, so it can be specified for schools and colleges without arranging a separate fire-safety assessment or sign-off. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | The anodised edge resists scratches, corrosion and fingerprints, and the satin finish breaks up glare from windows and overhead lighting across the room. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 900mm | A large display area holds a full wall of notices at once, so one board can serve a busy corridor, department or staff area. |
| Weight | Approximately 5kg | Manageable for a board this size, so one person can hold it while another marks the fixing points, or fit it with care on their own. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Mount the board whichever way the wall suits, with no separate brackets or extra parts needed to switch direction. |
| Corners | Concealed fixings with snap-on covers | Hidden screw heads and clip-over caps remove sharp points and visible hardware, suiting corridors, schools, offices and public areas. |
| Fixings | Wall fixing kit included | Every part needed to mount the board comes in the box, so nothing else has to be sourced or bought before installation. |
| Display Method | Pins and staples | Both hold firmly in the fire-rated felt, and the surface closes over the holes so it stays even through frequent, daily changes. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Covered against everyday wear for two full years, backing the board through constant re-pinning and heavy daily use. |
| Returns | 28 days | Any unused board can go back within 28 days in its original packaging for an easy refund. |
Delivery & Returns
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About This Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Q: What is the best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor?
A: The NB12090DB 1200 x 900mm dark blue felt board is a strong choice for school corridors. The felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can be fixed along escape routes, and the large surface holds a full wall of timetables, notices and safety information at once.
Q: What does a fire-rated felt noticeboard actually do?
A: A fire-rated felt noticeboard uses a flame-retardant felt that resists catching fire and slows the spread of flame, rather than feeding it. This lets the board be mounted in corridors, stairwells and escape routes where building regulations restrict ordinary materials. The felt still grips pins and staples and re-pins without wear.
Q: Can this board be used in a corridor or stairwell?
A: Yes. The fire-rated felt is made for exactly these escape routes, where untreated noticeboards often breach fire regulations. The board carries Department for Education approval as well, so it suits school circulation areas. Concealed fixings and a flush frame keep it safe and tidy in spaces with constant footfall.
Q: Is this noticeboard approved for use in schools?
A: Yes. The board is approved against Department for Education standards, so schools and colleges can specify it without a separate safety review. The fire-rated dark blue felt suits classrooms, halls and corridors, takes pins and staples, and the concealed corner fixings give a safe finish around children.
Q: Is this suitable for a hospital or clinical corridor?
A: Yes. Hospitals, surgeries and care settings use the board for policy notices, rotas and patient information in corridors and waiting areas. The fire-rated felt suits clinical escape routes, and the calm dark blue gives a professional, reassuring look that fits healthcare interiors.
Q: Does the board come with fixings, and is it easy to mount?
A: Yes. A wall fixing kit is included, with concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers that hide the screw heads. At around 5kg the board is manageable for its size, so one person can hold it while another marks the holes, or fit it with care alone on most wall types.
Q: What size and weight is this dark blue noticeboard?
A: Board size 1200 x 900mm, weight around 5kg. The large surface takes a full wall of notices, and the weight stays easy to handle on installation. The board mounts in portrait or landscape, with the orientation chosen on installation and no extra parts needed.
Q: What is the difference between the dark blue and red felt noticeboards at this size?
A: The dark blue board has a fire-rated, Department for Education approved felt for corridors and escape routes; the red NB7509R offers a brighter, high-visibility surface that also takes Velcro hook tape. Both are 1200 x 900mm in a satin aluminium frame. Choose dark blue for fire compliance, red for maximum visual impact.
Q: Do I need a fire-rated board, or will a standard one do?
A: A fire-rated board is needed wherever notices go on corridors, stairwells or other escape routes, because building regulations restrict untreated materials there. For an enclosed office or staff room away from escape routes, a standard felt board is usually fine. If in doubt, the fire-rated option keeps every location compliant.
Q: Will frequent re-pinning wear out the fire-rated felt?
A: No. The dark blue felt is made for repeated use; pins push in and pull out cleanly, and the fibres close over the holes so the surface stays even. Daily changes over years leave the board looking neat rather than pocked, which is why it suits high-turnover noticeboard walls.
Q: Is this dark blue felt noticeboard available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Free UK mainland delivery is included on all orders, with no minimum order value. Displaysense is a UK display specialist supplying schools, healthcare and public sector buildings from its Hertfordshire base since 1978. A two-year guarantee applies, and unused boards return within 28 days.
Q: Does this board come in other sizes and colours?
A: Yes. The fire-rated dark blue board comes in larger sizes up to 2400 x 1200mm, and the same 1200 x 900mm format is available in red felt. All use the matching satin aluminium frame, so a coordinated, compliant look can run across a whole building.
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Guides for Fire-Safe and Compliant Noticeboards
Choosing a noticeboard for a corridor or escape route means thinking about fire safety as well as size and colour. These Displaysense guides help with selecting the right board for a space, planning display across schools and offices, and positioning notices where they get noticed and stay compliant.
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A Fire-Rated Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Some walls have to carry notices and satisfy fire rules at the very same time. This dark blue board manages both: the felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can go up along the corridors, stairwells and escape routes where an ordinary board is simply not allowed. The deep colour keeps a composed, professional look while pins and staples handle the everyday display, and a satin aluminium frame finishes the whole thing cleanly. Compliance built right into the surface, not bolted on as a separate certificate, is what genuinely sets it apart. For an estates team, that means one board that solves the safety question and the display question together. Best suited for schools, hospitals and offices where display along an escape route has to meet fire-safety standards.
Why Schools Choose This Fire-Rated Noticeboard
- Fire-Rated Felt. Treated to resist ignition and slow the spread of any flame, the felt can be fixed exactly where building regulations rule untreated boards out entirely, turning a real compliance headache into a problem already solved, with the safety performance built into the surface itself.
- Education Approved. Cleared against Department for Education standards, the board can be specified for classrooms and school corridors straight away, with no separate fire-safety sign-off left for a facilities team to chase and arrange first, which takes a real obstacle out of a school refit.
- Composed Dark Blue. Deep and professional, the blue lends the board a quiet authority that suits hospital and office corridors, letting it hold serious, weighty notices without the visual alarm a brighter colour would inevitably bring, so a regulated wall still looks calm and considered.
- Pin and Staple Surface. Practical as well as compliant, the fire-rated felt still works as an ordinary board day to day, taking pins for quick notices and staples for flat paper right through a constant, ongoing cycle of changes, so meeting the rules costs nothing in everyday usefulness.
- Concealed Corner Fixings. Fittings hide away under snap-on covers with the corners rounded off, giving a flush, safe finish that genuinely holds up on the busy through-routes and public corridors this board is designed for, where protruding hardware has no place along a crowded escape route.
- Two-Year Guarantee. A two-year Displaysense guarantee stands behind the board, so estates and facilities teams can specify it with full confidence for a high-traffic, fire-regulated wall they cannot afford to get wrong, with the safety performance designed into the surface from the very start.
Where This Dark Blue Display Board Works
| School Corridors | Along school circulation routes the board carries notices in places where regulations specifically demand fire-rated materials, its education approval meaning it can be put up without first arranging a separate safety review, which is exactly the headache a busy school wants gone. |
| Hospital Routes | On clinical through-routes it holds policies and patient information where strict escape-route rules apply, the treated felt and the deep, calm blue together suiting a serious and relentlessly busy setting, where a board has to meet the rules and look the part at once. |
| Stairwells and Lobbies | In stairwells and shared lobbies it presents safety and company information fully compliantly, the deep colour keeping a measured, professional look across a space that has to satisfy fire-safety rules, so a regulated zone gains a proper noticeboard without bending the regulations. |
| Colleges | Across campus corridors and halls the board carries course and safety information in places where fire rules apply, combining genuine compliance with a composed, grown-up finish that suits a higher-education setting, where the display has to look as serious as the institution. |
| Public Buildings | Council offices and civic buildings use the board for statutory and safety notices along routes that must meet fire standards, the deep blue suiting a formal public interior rather than working against it, so a legally required notice sits on a wall that looks the part. |
| Care Facilities | In care settings it holds rotas and guidance on the corridors where fire-rated display is a requirement, the calm, steady colour helping keep a closely regulated wall feeling settled rather than institutional, so safety compliance does not come at the cost of a homely feel. |
Brighter Colour or a Wider Board?
Need the same fire-rated board in a louder colour? It also comes as a red felt noticeboard, while a bigger dark blue noticeboard covers a wider wall in the same frame. Call 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will match the colour, size and safety rating to your building.
A Fire-Rated Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Some walls have to carry notices and satisfy fire rules at the very same time. This dark blue board manages both: the felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can go up along the corridors, stairwells and escape routes where an ordinary board is simply not allowed. The deep colour keeps a composed, professional look while pins and staples handle the everyday display, and a satin aluminium frame finishes the whole thing cleanly. Compliance built right into the surface, not bolted on as a separate certificate, is what genuinely sets it apart. For an estates team, that means one board that solves the safety question and the display question together. Best suited for schools, hospitals and offices where display along an escape route has to meet fire-safety standards.
A Compliant Aluminium Framed Notice Board
- Fire-Rated Felt: Treated to resist ignition and slow the spread of any flame, the felt can be fixed exactly where building regulations rule untreated boards out entirely, turning a real compliance headache into a problem already solved, with the safety performance built into the surface itself.
- Education Approved: Cleared against Department for Education standards, the board can be specified for classrooms and school corridors straight away, with no separate fire-safety sign-off left for a facilities team to chase and arrange first, which takes a real obstacle out of a school refit.
- Composed Dark Blue: Deep and professional, the blue lends the board a quiet authority that suits hospital and office corridors, letting it hold serious, weighty notices without the visual alarm a brighter colour would inevitably bring, so a regulated wall still looks calm and considered.
- Pin and Staple Surface: Practical as well as compliant, the fire-rated felt still works as an ordinary board day to day, taking pins for quick notices and staples for flat paper right through a constant, ongoing cycle of changes, so meeting the rules costs nothing in everyday usefulness.
- Concealed Corner Fixings: Fittings hide away under snap-on covers with the corners rounded off, giving a flush, safe finish that genuinely holds up on the busy through-routes and public corridors this board is designed for, where protruding hardware has no place along a crowded escape route.
- Two-Year Guarantee: A two-year Displaysense guarantee stands behind the board, so estates and facilities teams can specify it with full confidence for a high-traffic, fire-regulated wall they cannot afford to get wrong, with the safety performance designed into the surface from the very start.
Where This Dark Blue Display Board Works
| School Corridors | Along school circulation routes the board carries notices in places where regulations specifically demand fire-rated materials, its education approval meaning it can be put up without first arranging a separate safety review, which is exactly the headache a busy school wants gone. |
| Hospital Routes | On clinical through-routes it holds policies and patient information where strict escape-route rules apply, the treated felt and the deep, calm blue together suiting a serious and relentlessly busy setting, where a board has to meet the rules and look the part at once. |
| Stairwells and Lobbies | In stairwells and shared lobbies it presents safety and company information fully compliantly, the deep colour keeping a measured, professional look across a space that has to satisfy fire-safety rules, so a regulated zone gains a proper noticeboard without bending the regulations. |
| Colleges | Across campus corridors and halls the board carries course and safety information in places where fire rules apply, combining genuine compliance with a composed, grown-up finish that suits a higher-education setting, where the display has to look as serious as the institution. |
| Public Buildings | Council offices and civic buildings use the board for statutory and safety notices along routes that must meet fire standards, the deep blue suiting a formal public interior rather than working against it, so a legally required notice sits on a wall that looks the part. |
| Care Facilities | In care settings it holds rotas and guidance on the corridors where fire-rated display is a requirement, the calm, steady colour helping keep a closely regulated wall feeling settled rather than institutional, so safety compliance does not come at the cost of a homely feel. |
Brighter Colour or a Wider Board?
Need the same fire-rated board in a louder colour? It also comes as a red felt noticeboard, while a bigger dark blue noticeboard covers a wider wall in the same frame. Call 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will match the colour, size and safety rating to your building.
Fire safety is the underlying reason this board is built the particular way it is. Its felt is treated to resist catching light and to slow the progress of any flame, which is the standard demanded of anything fixed along corridors, stairwells and designated escape routes. That very same felt is also approved by the Department for Education, clearing it for use in schools without the need for any further safety check first. A plain-looking dark blue board is, in fact, one that the regulations positively allow in places where an ordinary noticeboard would be banned outright.
Surrounding the felt is an anodised aluminium frame, its hardness grown out of the metal itself rather than added on top of it. Because the protective layer is genuinely part of the aluminium, it will not lift or peel at the corners no matter how often the board is knocked in a busy through-route. It also turns aside scratches, corrosion and the steady marks of constant public handling over the years. A satin finish across the metal keeps overhead strip lighting from glaring back off the surface and across the notices.
Installation stays quick despite all the compliance built into the board behind the scenes. A concealed fixing sits in each corner, a snap-on cover hides every screw head from view, and the wall kit needed is supplied complete in the box. Two people can level the board between them with ease, while one can still manage the job alone with a little care. The choice of portrait or landscape is made simply as the board goes up against the wall, with the same four corner points serving either orientation. None of the safety engineering complicates the fit, which uses the same concealed corner fixings as the rest of the range.
Dark blue lends the board a composed, professional presence that matches the seriousness of its purpose. Deeper and steadier than any bright colour, it suits the corridors of hospitals, colleges and offices where calm authority reads far better than visual alarm. Notices stand out clearly against the deep tone without any visual fuss or clutter around them. Serious safety credentials and a genuinely considered, grown-up look arrive together in the one board, which is rare to find combined in a single noticeboard. On a hospital or college corridor that pairing earns its place, because the wall has to satisfy a fire officer and still look like part of a cared-for building rather than a row of warning signs. The deep blue carries that second job quietly while the treated felt handles the first.
What Ships with This Board
- 1 x dark blue fire-rated felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame and pin-friendly felt face
- 1 x wall fixing kit with four concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers
Specifying for a Fire-Safe Building?
If you are fitting out corridors, stairwells or escape routes, our team can confirm the fire-rated specification and quote matching boards across a whole site. Call 01279 460460 or send us your requirements and we will help you specify with confidence.
NB12090DB is a 1200mm x 900mm dark blue felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame from Displaysense. The fire-rated dark blue felt is approved by the Department for Education and suitable for corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Board size 1200mm x 900mm. Weight 5kg. Satin silver anodised frame with concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers, a wall fixing kit included, mounting in portrait or landscape. Two-year guarantee. Takes pins and staples. Suited to schools, healthcare, public sector buildings, offices and staff rooms. Also available in red at this size and in larger dark blue sizes up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display specialist since 1978.
Full technical specification for the 1200mm x 900mm dark blue felt noticeboard with its satin anodised aluminium frame. A fire-rated, Department for Education approved felt surface for pins and staples, concealed corner fixings with snap-on covers and a complete wall fixing kit come as standard, with the board ready to mount in portrait or landscape for compliant indoor display in corridors, stairwells, schools and public buildings.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Dark blue fire-rated felt | A flame-retardant felt takes pins and staples and re-pins without wear, while meeting the fire-safety rules that apply to corridors and escape routes in busy public buildings. |
| Fire Rating | Flame-retardant felt | Treated to resist ignition and slow flame spread, so the board can be fixed in stairwells and circulation routes where untreated boards are not permitted by regulations. |
| Approval | Department for Education approved | Cleared against DfE standards, so it can be specified for schools and colleges without arranging a separate fire-safety assessment or sign-off. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | The anodised edge resists scratches, corrosion and fingerprints, and the satin finish breaks up glare from windows and overhead lighting across the room. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 900mm | A large display area holds a full wall of notices at once, so one board can serve a busy corridor, department or staff area. |
| Weight | Approximately 5kg | Manageable for a board this size, so one person can hold it while another marks the fixing points, or fit it with care on their own. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Mount the board whichever way the wall suits, with no separate brackets or extra parts needed to switch direction. |
| Corners | Concealed fixings with snap-on covers | Hidden screw heads and clip-over caps remove sharp points and visible hardware, suiting corridors, schools, offices and public areas. |
| Fixings | Wall fixing kit included | Every part needed to mount the board comes in the box, so nothing else has to be sourced or bought before installation. |
| Display Method | Pins and staples | Both hold firmly in the fire-rated felt, and the surface closes over the holes so it stays even through frequent, daily changes. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Covered against everyday wear for two full years, backing the board through constant re-pinning and heavy daily use. |
| Returns | 28 days | Any unused board can go back within 28 days in its original packaging for an easy refund. |
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Q: What is the best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor?
A: The NB12090DB 1200 x 900mm dark blue felt board is a strong choice for school corridors. The felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can be fixed along escape routes, and the large surface holds a full wall of timetables, notices and safety information at once.
Q: What does a fire-rated felt noticeboard actually do?
A: A fire-rated felt noticeboard uses a flame-retardant felt that resists catching fire and slows the spread of flame, rather than feeding it. This lets the board be mounted in corridors, stairwells and escape routes where building regulations restrict ordinary materials. The felt still grips pins and staples and re-pins without wear.
Q: Can this board be used in a corridor or stairwell?
A: Yes. The fire-rated felt is made for exactly these escape routes, where untreated noticeboards often breach fire regulations. The board carries Department for Education approval as well, so it suits school circulation areas. Concealed fixings and a flush frame keep it safe and tidy in spaces with constant footfall.
Q: Is this noticeboard approved for use in schools?
A: Yes. The board is approved against Department for Education standards, so schools and colleges can specify it without a separate safety review. The fire-rated dark blue felt suits classrooms, halls and corridors, takes pins and staples, and the concealed corner fixings give a safe finish around children.
Q: Is this suitable for a hospital or clinical corridor?
A: Yes. Hospitals, surgeries and care settings use the board for policy notices, rotas and patient information in corridors and waiting areas. The fire-rated felt suits clinical escape routes, and the calm dark blue gives a professional, reassuring look that fits healthcare interiors.
Q: Does the board come with fixings, and is it easy to mount?
A: Yes. A wall fixing kit is included, with concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers that hide the screw heads. At around 5kg the board is manageable for its size, so one person can hold it while another marks the holes, or fit it with care alone on most wall types.
Q: What size and weight is this dark blue noticeboard?
A: Board size 1200 x 900mm, weight around 5kg. The large surface takes a full wall of notices, and the weight stays easy to handle on installation. The board mounts in portrait or landscape, with the orientation chosen on installation and no extra parts needed.
Q: What is the difference between the dark blue and red felt noticeboards at this size?
A: The dark blue board has a fire-rated, Department for Education approved felt for corridors and escape routes; the red NB7509R offers a brighter, high-visibility surface that also takes Velcro hook tape. Both are 1200 x 900mm in a satin aluminium frame. Choose dark blue for fire compliance, red for maximum visual impact.
Q: Do I need a fire-rated board, or will a standard one do?
A: A fire-rated board is needed wherever notices go on corridors, stairwells or other escape routes, because building regulations restrict untreated materials there. For an enclosed office or staff room away from escape routes, a standard felt board is usually fine. If in doubt, the fire-rated option keeps every location compliant.
Q: Will frequent re-pinning wear out the fire-rated felt?
A: No. The dark blue felt is made for repeated use; pins push in and pull out cleanly, and the fibres close over the holes so the surface stays even. Daily changes over years leave the board looking neat rather than pocked, which is why it suits high-turnover noticeboard walls.
Q: Is this dark blue felt noticeboard available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Free UK mainland delivery is included on all orders, with no minimum order value. Displaysense is a UK display specialist supplying schools, healthcare and public sector buildings from its Hertfordshire base since 1978. A two-year guarantee applies, and unused boards return within 28 days.
Q: Does this board come in other sizes and colours?
A: Yes. The fire-rated dark blue board comes in larger sizes up to 2400 x 1200mm, and the same 1200 x 900mm format is available in red felt. All use the matching satin aluminium frame, so a coordinated, compliant look can run across a whole building.
Guides for Fire-Safe and Compliant Noticeboards
Choosing a noticeboard for a corridor or escape route means thinking about fire safety as well as size and colour. These Displaysense guides help with selecting the right board for a space, planning display across schools and offices, and positioning notices where they get noticed and stay compliant.
Overview
A Fire-Rated Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Some walls have to carry notices and satisfy fire rules at the very same time. This dark blue board manages both: the felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can go up along the corridors, stairwells and escape routes where an ordinary board is simply not allowed. The deep colour keeps a composed, professional look while pins and staples handle the everyday display, and a satin aluminium frame finishes the whole thing cleanly. Compliance built right into the surface, not bolted on as a separate certificate, is what genuinely sets it apart. For an estates team, that means one board that solves the safety question and the display question together. Best suited for schools, hospitals and offices where display along an escape route has to meet fire-safety standards.
Why Schools Choose This Fire-Rated Noticeboard
- Fire-Rated Felt. Treated to resist ignition and slow the spread of any flame, the felt can be fixed exactly where building regulations rule untreated boards out entirely, turning a real compliance headache into a problem already solved, with the safety performance built into the surface itself.
- Education Approved. Cleared against Department for Education standards, the board can be specified for classrooms and school corridors straight away, with no separate fire-safety sign-off left for a facilities team to chase and arrange first, which takes a real obstacle out of a school refit.
- Composed Dark Blue. Deep and professional, the blue lends the board a quiet authority that suits hospital and office corridors, letting it hold serious, weighty notices without the visual alarm a brighter colour would inevitably bring, so a regulated wall still looks calm and considered.
- Pin and Staple Surface. Practical as well as compliant, the fire-rated felt still works as an ordinary board day to day, taking pins for quick notices and staples for flat paper right through a constant, ongoing cycle of changes, so meeting the rules costs nothing in everyday usefulness.
- Concealed Corner Fixings. Fittings hide away under snap-on covers with the corners rounded off, giving a flush, safe finish that genuinely holds up on the busy through-routes and public corridors this board is designed for, where protruding hardware has no place along a crowded escape route.
- Two-Year Guarantee. A two-year Displaysense guarantee stands behind the board, so estates and facilities teams can specify it with full confidence for a high-traffic, fire-regulated wall they cannot afford to get wrong, with the safety performance designed into the surface from the very start.
Where This Dark Blue Display Board Works
| School Corridors | Along school circulation routes the board carries notices in places where regulations specifically demand fire-rated materials, its education approval meaning it can be put up without first arranging a separate safety review, which is exactly the headache a busy school wants gone. |
| Hospital Routes | On clinical through-routes it holds policies and patient information where strict escape-route rules apply, the treated felt and the deep, calm blue together suiting a serious and relentlessly busy setting, where a board has to meet the rules and look the part at once. |
| Stairwells and Lobbies | In stairwells and shared lobbies it presents safety and company information fully compliantly, the deep colour keeping a measured, professional look across a space that has to satisfy fire-safety rules, so a regulated zone gains a proper noticeboard without bending the regulations. |
| Colleges | Across campus corridors and halls the board carries course and safety information in places where fire rules apply, combining genuine compliance with a composed, grown-up finish that suits a higher-education setting, where the display has to look as serious as the institution. |
| Public Buildings | Council offices and civic buildings use the board for statutory and safety notices along routes that must meet fire standards, the deep blue suiting a formal public interior rather than working against it, so a legally required notice sits on a wall that looks the part. |
| Care Facilities | In care settings it holds rotas and guidance on the corridors where fire-rated display is a requirement, the calm, steady colour helping keep a closely regulated wall feeling settled rather than institutional, so safety compliance does not come at the cost of a homely feel. |
Brighter Colour or a Wider Board?
Need the same fire-rated board in a louder colour? It also comes as a red felt noticeboard, while a bigger dark blue noticeboard covers a wider wall in the same frame. Call 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will match the colour, size and safety rating to your building.
A Fire-Rated Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Some walls have to carry notices and satisfy fire rules at the very same time. This dark blue board manages both: the felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can go up along the corridors, stairwells and escape routes where an ordinary board is simply not allowed. The deep colour keeps a composed, professional look while pins and staples handle the everyday display, and a satin aluminium frame finishes the whole thing cleanly. Compliance built right into the surface, not bolted on as a separate certificate, is what genuinely sets it apart. For an estates team, that means one board that solves the safety question and the display question together. Best suited for schools, hospitals and offices where display along an escape route has to meet fire-safety standards.
A Compliant Aluminium Framed Notice Board
- Fire-Rated Felt: Treated to resist ignition and slow the spread of any flame, the felt can be fixed exactly where building regulations rule untreated boards out entirely, turning a real compliance headache into a problem already solved, with the safety performance built into the surface itself.
- Education Approved: Cleared against Department for Education standards, the board can be specified for classrooms and school corridors straight away, with no separate fire-safety sign-off left for a facilities team to chase and arrange first, which takes a real obstacle out of a school refit.
- Composed Dark Blue: Deep and professional, the blue lends the board a quiet authority that suits hospital and office corridors, letting it hold serious, weighty notices without the visual alarm a brighter colour would inevitably bring, so a regulated wall still looks calm and considered.
- Pin and Staple Surface: Practical as well as compliant, the fire-rated felt still works as an ordinary board day to day, taking pins for quick notices and staples for flat paper right through a constant, ongoing cycle of changes, so meeting the rules costs nothing in everyday usefulness.
- Concealed Corner Fixings: Fittings hide away under snap-on covers with the corners rounded off, giving a flush, safe finish that genuinely holds up on the busy through-routes and public corridors this board is designed for, where protruding hardware has no place along a crowded escape route.
- Two-Year Guarantee: A two-year Displaysense guarantee stands behind the board, so estates and facilities teams can specify it with full confidence for a high-traffic, fire-regulated wall they cannot afford to get wrong, with the safety performance designed into the surface from the very start.
Where This Dark Blue Display Board Works
| School Corridors | Along school circulation routes the board carries notices in places where regulations specifically demand fire-rated materials, its education approval meaning it can be put up without first arranging a separate safety review, which is exactly the headache a busy school wants gone. |
| Hospital Routes | On clinical through-routes it holds policies and patient information where strict escape-route rules apply, the treated felt and the deep, calm blue together suiting a serious and relentlessly busy setting, where a board has to meet the rules and look the part at once. |
| Stairwells and Lobbies | In stairwells and shared lobbies it presents safety and company information fully compliantly, the deep colour keeping a measured, professional look across a space that has to satisfy fire-safety rules, so a regulated zone gains a proper noticeboard without bending the regulations. |
| Colleges | Across campus corridors and halls the board carries course and safety information in places where fire rules apply, combining genuine compliance with a composed, grown-up finish that suits a higher-education setting, where the display has to look as serious as the institution. |
| Public Buildings | Council offices and civic buildings use the board for statutory and safety notices along routes that must meet fire standards, the deep blue suiting a formal public interior rather than working against it, so a legally required notice sits on a wall that looks the part. |
| Care Facilities | In care settings it holds rotas and guidance on the corridors where fire-rated display is a requirement, the calm, steady colour helping keep a closely regulated wall feeling settled rather than institutional, so safety compliance does not come at the cost of a homely feel. |
Brighter Colour or a Wider Board?
Need the same fire-rated board in a louder colour? It also comes as a red felt noticeboard, while a bigger dark blue noticeboard covers a wider wall in the same frame. Call 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will match the colour, size and safety rating to your building.
Description
Fire safety is the underlying reason this board is built the particular way it is. Its felt is treated to resist catching light and to slow the progress of any flame, which is the standard demanded of anything fixed along corridors, stairwells and designated escape routes. That very same felt is also approved by the Department for Education, clearing it for use in schools without the need for any further safety check first. A plain-looking dark blue board is, in fact, one that the regulations positively allow in places where an ordinary noticeboard would be banned outright.
Surrounding the felt is an anodised aluminium frame, its hardness grown out of the metal itself rather than added on top of it. Because the protective layer is genuinely part of the aluminium, it will not lift or peel at the corners no matter how often the board is knocked in a busy through-route. It also turns aside scratches, corrosion and the steady marks of constant public handling over the years. A satin finish across the metal keeps overhead strip lighting from glaring back off the surface and across the notices.
Installation stays quick despite all the compliance built into the board behind the scenes. A concealed fixing sits in each corner, a snap-on cover hides every screw head from view, and the wall kit needed is supplied complete in the box. Two people can level the board between them with ease, while one can still manage the job alone with a little care. The choice of portrait or landscape is made simply as the board goes up against the wall, with the same four corner points serving either orientation. None of the safety engineering complicates the fit, which uses the same concealed corner fixings as the rest of the range.
Dark blue lends the board a composed, professional presence that matches the seriousness of its purpose. Deeper and steadier than any bright colour, it suits the corridors of hospitals, colleges and offices where calm authority reads far better than visual alarm. Notices stand out clearly against the deep tone without any visual fuss or clutter around them. Serious safety credentials and a genuinely considered, grown-up look arrive together in the one board, which is rare to find combined in a single noticeboard. On a hospital or college corridor that pairing earns its place, because the wall has to satisfy a fire officer and still look like part of a cared-for building rather than a row of warning signs. The deep blue carries that second job quietly while the treated felt handles the first.
What Ships with This Board
- 1 x dark blue fire-rated felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame and pin-friendly felt face
- 1 x wall fixing kit with four concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers
Specifying for a Fire-Safe Building?
If you are fitting out corridors, stairwells or escape routes, our team can confirm the fire-rated specification and quote matching boards across a whole site. Call 01279 460460 or send us your requirements and we will help you specify with confidence.
NB12090DB is a 1200mm x 900mm dark blue felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame from Displaysense. The fire-rated dark blue felt is approved by the Department for Education and suitable for corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Board size 1200mm x 900mm. Weight 5kg. Satin silver anodised frame with concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers, a wall fixing kit included, mounting in portrait or landscape. Two-year guarantee. Takes pins and staples. Suited to schools, healthcare, public sector buildings, offices and staff rooms. Also available in red at this size and in larger dark blue sizes up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display specialist since 1978.
Specifications
Full technical specification for the 1200mm x 900mm dark blue felt noticeboard with its satin anodised aluminium frame. A fire-rated, Department for Education approved felt surface for pins and staples, concealed corner fixings with snap-on covers and a complete wall fixing kit come as standard, with the board ready to mount in portrait or landscape for compliant indoor display in corridors, stairwells, schools and public buildings.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Dark blue fire-rated felt | A flame-retardant felt takes pins and staples and re-pins without wear, while meeting the fire-safety rules that apply to corridors and escape routes in busy public buildings. |
| Fire Rating | Flame-retardant felt | Treated to resist ignition and slow flame spread, so the board can be fixed in stairwells and circulation routes where untreated boards are not permitted by regulations. |
| Approval | Department for Education approved | Cleared against DfE standards, so it can be specified for schools and colleges without arranging a separate fire-safety assessment or sign-off. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | The anodised edge resists scratches, corrosion and fingerprints, and the satin finish breaks up glare from windows and overhead lighting across the room. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 900mm | A large display area holds a full wall of notices at once, so one board can serve a busy corridor, department or staff area. |
| Weight | Approximately 5kg | Manageable for a board this size, so one person can hold it while another marks the fixing points, or fit it with care on their own. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Mount the board whichever way the wall suits, with no separate brackets or extra parts needed to switch direction. |
| Corners | Concealed fixings with snap-on covers | Hidden screw heads and clip-over caps remove sharp points and visible hardware, suiting corridors, schools, offices and public areas. |
| Fixings | Wall fixing kit included | Every part needed to mount the board comes in the box, so nothing else has to be sourced or bought before installation. |
| Display Method | Pins and staples | Both hold firmly in the fire-rated felt, and the surface closes over the holes so it stays even through frequent, daily changes. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Covered against everyday wear for two full years, backing the board through constant re-pinning and heavy daily use. |
| Returns | 28 days | Any unused board can go back within 28 days in its original packaging for an easy refund. |
Delivery & Returns
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
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Lead time
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About This Dark Blue Felt Noticeboard
Q: What is the best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor?
A: The NB12090DB 1200 x 900mm dark blue felt board is a strong choice for school corridors. The felt is fire-rated and Department for Education approved, so it can be fixed along escape routes, and the large surface holds a full wall of timetables, notices and safety information at once.
Q: What does a fire-rated felt noticeboard actually do?
A: A fire-rated felt noticeboard uses a flame-retardant felt that resists catching fire and slows the spread of flame, rather than feeding it. This lets the board be mounted in corridors, stairwells and escape routes where building regulations restrict ordinary materials. The felt still grips pins and staples and re-pins without wear.
Q: Can this board be used in a corridor or stairwell?
A: Yes. The fire-rated felt is made for exactly these escape routes, where untreated noticeboards often breach fire regulations. The board carries Department for Education approval as well, so it suits school circulation areas. Concealed fixings and a flush frame keep it safe and tidy in spaces with constant footfall.
Q: Is this noticeboard approved for use in schools?
A: Yes. The board is approved against Department for Education standards, so schools and colleges can specify it without a separate safety review. The fire-rated dark blue felt suits classrooms, halls and corridors, takes pins and staples, and the concealed corner fixings give a safe finish around children.
Q: Is this suitable for a hospital or clinical corridor?
A: Yes. Hospitals, surgeries and care settings use the board for policy notices, rotas and patient information in corridors and waiting areas. The fire-rated felt suits clinical escape routes, and the calm dark blue gives a professional, reassuring look that fits healthcare interiors.
Q: Does the board come with fixings, and is it easy to mount?
A: Yes. A wall fixing kit is included, with concealed corner fixings and snap-on covers that hide the screw heads. At around 5kg the board is manageable for its size, so one person can hold it while another marks the holes, or fit it with care alone on most wall types.
Q: What size and weight is this dark blue noticeboard?
A: Board size 1200 x 900mm, weight around 5kg. The large surface takes a full wall of notices, and the weight stays easy to handle on installation. The board mounts in portrait or landscape, with the orientation chosen on installation and no extra parts needed.
Q: What is the difference between the dark blue and red felt noticeboards at this size?
A: The dark blue board has a fire-rated, Department for Education approved felt for corridors and escape routes; the red NB7509R offers a brighter, high-visibility surface that also takes Velcro hook tape. Both are 1200 x 900mm in a satin aluminium frame. Choose dark blue for fire compliance, red for maximum visual impact.
Q: Do I need a fire-rated board, or will a standard one do?
A: A fire-rated board is needed wherever notices go on corridors, stairwells or other escape routes, because building regulations restrict untreated materials there. For an enclosed office or staff room away from escape routes, a standard felt board is usually fine. If in doubt, the fire-rated option keeps every location compliant.
Q: Will frequent re-pinning wear out the fire-rated felt?
A: No. The dark blue felt is made for repeated use; pins push in and pull out cleanly, and the fibres close over the holes so the surface stays even. Daily changes over years leave the board looking neat rather than pocked, which is why it suits high-turnover noticeboard walls.
Q: Is this dark blue felt noticeboard available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Free UK mainland delivery is included on all orders, with no minimum order value. Displaysense is a UK display specialist supplying schools, healthcare and public sector buildings from its Hertfordshire base since 1978. A two-year guarantee applies, and unused boards return within 28 days.
Q: Does this board come in other sizes and colours?
A: Yes. The fire-rated dark blue board comes in larger sizes up to 2400 x 1200mm, and the same 1200 x 900mm format is available in red felt. All use the matching satin aluminium frame, so a coordinated, compliant look can run across a whole building.
Knowledge Hub
Guides for Fire-Safe and Compliant Noticeboards
Choosing a noticeboard for a corridor or escape route means thinking about fire safety as well as size and colour. These Displaysense guides help with selecting the right board for a space, planning display across schools and offices, and positioning notices where they get noticed and stay compliant.
