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A Fire-Rated Red Felt Noticeboard Certified as One Complete Board
The NB4824R is an extra-large red felt noticeboard made for the places a fire rating is not optional: corridors, stairwells and the communal escape routes running through a busy building. Where many boards only use fire-retardant parts, this one is certified as a whole composite unit, frame, felt and all, to the recognised UK fire standards, so it holds up to the classification as a complete board rather than a set of separately rated pieces. The bold red felt keeps safety notices, policies and emergency procedures easy to pick out on a crowded wall, takes both pins and staples, and the satin silver aluminium frame with rounded safety corners gives a clean, knock-friendly finish backed by a two-year guarantee. It is sold only through Displaysense and no one else. It is best suited to schools, NHS sites and local-authority buildings where fire compliance in a display board is simply not something that can be left to chance.
Why a Whole-Board Fire Certificate Beats Fire-Rated Parts Alone
- Certified as a complete composite: The whole board is independently tested and classified to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, so the certificate covers everything hanging on the wall rather than just one fire-rated layer buried inside an otherwise untested unit.
- Red felt that pulls the eye: A bold red surface makes evacuation notices, policies and safety updates stand out in a corridor full of other things competing for attention, and the fire-rated felt takes both push pins and staples for lighter and heavier notices alike.
- Satin silver frame, rounded corners: An anodised aluminium frame resists corrosion and shrugs off knocks, while the corners are rounded rather than sharp, which matters a great deal on a wall that children, patients or the public brush past all day long.
- Goes up portrait or landscape: The board mounts either way round, so a tall stairwell wall or a wide corridor run both work, and you set the orientation to suit the space rather than the space having to suit the board.
- Concealed, tamper-resistant fixings: A wall mount kit comes in the box, and snap-on corner covers hide the fixings, so the board sits flush and clean and is harder to unpick in a public area where things get picked at.
- Exclusive to Displaysense: This fire board is sold through us and no one else, so the certified board on your escape route is not one a neighbouring school or trust can pick up from a general office supplier.
Where a Large Fire-Safe Display Board Earns Its Place in Public Buildings
| Schools and Colleges | Corridors, stairwells and entrance halls need safety information on show where a fire classification has to be met, and a certified red board keeps evacuation notices and policies visible along the routes pupils use every day. |
| NHS and Healthcare | Hospitals, clinics and surgeries post procedures, alerts and health campaigns in busy public corridors, and a composite-certified board carries them on an escape route without breaking the fire rules the building has to work to. |
| Universities and Colleges | Halls of residence, lecture blocks and shared study areas run notices past a constant flow of students, and a large red felt board holds safety and welfare information where it is seen and where the classification is checked. |
| Local Authorities and Councils | Civic offices, libraries and community buildings answer to strict fire rules in their public areas, so a board tested as a whole unit gives the facilities team something they can stand behind at inspection time. |
| Care Homes and Public Offices | Communal lounges, staff zones and corridors need clear, safe display in settings where residents and visitors pass close by, and rounded corners plus a fire classification make a red board a sensible fit for them. |
| Transport and Public Venues | Stations, depots and public venues put safety and wayfinding notices in high-traffic circulation areas, where a bold, certified board keeps the important information legible without falling foul of the fire requirements. |
Need This Fire Board in a Different Colour?
The same certified board comes in blue and grey as well as green, so the felt can suit a department, a wing or a colour-coded floor while keeping the fire rating. Our team can help you choose.
Speak to our team on 01279460460 or tell us about the building and we will help you specify it.
The Displaysense NB4824R is a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It measures 2400mm x 1200mm and weighs 38.25kg. It is certified as a complete composite unit, not just from fire-rated parts, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It has a fire-rated red felt surface that takes push pins and staples, a satin silver anodised aluminium frame and rounded safety corners. It mounts portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit and concealed corner fixings, and carries a 2-year guarantee. It is for indoor use and is exclusive to Displaysense. It suits schools, NHS and healthcare sites, universities, local authorities and public offices for displaying safety notices and procedures in corridors, stairwells and communal areas. Also available in blue (NB4824B), green (NB4824GN) and grey (NB4824GY). An unframed version is also made (NB7324R). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Fire-rated boards usually earn the label from their parts, with a fire-retardant felt or backing doing the work while the rest of the unit goes untested. This one is classified differently, because the whole board, its frame, felt, backing and corners together, has been tested as a single composite to BS 476 Class 0 and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. Testing the complete unit is what lets it go onto corridors, stairwells and other escape routes where the fire classification has to cover everything hanging on the wall, and not just one layer hidden away inside it.
Red does a particular job on a safety board, pulling the eye straight to the notices that matter most, from evacuation procedures to policy updates, in a corridor already full of other things asking for attention. The felt is itself the fire-rated surface and holds both push pins and staples, so heavier laminated notices and everyday printouts all stay where they are put, and the strong colour keeps the whole board reading as the one spot where people know to look for safety information.
A satin silver anodised aluminium frame runs the whole way round the board, giving it a finished edge that resists corrosion and takes the knocks of a high-traffic public corridor in its stride. Its corners are rounded rather than sharp, which counts for a lot on a wall that children or patients pass close to, and the fixings tuck away behind snap-on corner covers so the board sits flush and is harder to tamper with. A wall mount kit is included in the box, and it hangs portrait or landscape to suit the wall.
Being a Displaysense exclusive keeps this board off the shelves of the general suppliers a rival site would order from, and it carries a two-year guarantee against the wear a busy public building puts on a display surface. For anyone who signs off fire compliance, that pairing of a whole-unit certificate with a named, traceable supplier is really the point, since it leaves you with a board you can genuinely stand behind on the day the classification is checked.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit with concealed corner fixings
Fitting Out a Whole Site?
If you are specifying boards for a run of corridors or a whole estate, we can help you match sizes and colours across the site and make sure the fire classification is right for each area they are going into.
Call 01279460460 or share your building plans and we will help you spec the job.
The Displaysense NB4824R is a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It measures 2400mm x 1200mm and weighs 38.25kg. It is certified as a complete composite unit, not just from fire-rated parts, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It has a fire-rated red felt surface that takes push pins and staples, a satin silver anodised aluminium frame and rounded safety corners. It mounts portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit and concealed corner fixings, and carries a 2-year guarantee. It is for indoor use and is exclusive to Displaysense. It suits schools, NHS and healthcare sites, universities, local authorities and public offices for displaying safety notices and procedures in corridors, stairwells and communal areas. Also available in blue (NB4824B), green (NB4824GN) and grey (NB4824GY). An unframed version is also made (NB7324R). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Full specifications for the NB4824R, a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard tested as a complete composite unit. It is an exclusive Displaysense wall board for indoor use, with a fire-rated red felt surface, a satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safety corners and a two-year guarantee. It is also made in blue, green and grey felt.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, tested as a composite | Because the complete board is classified as one unit, it can go on an escape route or in a stairwell where the whole wall unit, and not just one layer of it, has to meet the fire rating. |
| Colour and Finish | Red felt | A bold, high-visibility surface that makes safety notices, policies and procedures easy to pick out along a busy public corridor. |
| Size | 2400mm x 1200mm | A large display area that holds a lot of notices at once, hung either way up to fit a tall stairwell or a wide corridor stretch of wall. |
| Weight | 38.25kg | A solid wall board, best fixed by two people using the supplied kit into a wall that is able to carry the load safely. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | A corrosion-resistant frame that gives the board a clean, professional edge and stands up to daily knocks in a high-traffic setting. |
| Corners | Rounded safety corners | Softened corners rather than sharp ones, which is safer at head height on a wall that children, patients or the public brush past close by. |
| Surface | Fire-rated red felt, takes pins and staples | Mounts lighter printouts and heavier laminated notices alike, with either push pins or staples pressing straight into the fire-rated red felt. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hangs either way up, so a single board suits a tall stairwell wall or a long horizontal corridor run equally well. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit, concealed corner fixings | Comes with the kit it needs to hang, and snap-on corner covers hide the fixings for a flush, tamper-resistant finish. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Backed for two years, so it is made to stand up to daily use in a corridor or communal area rather than a quiet, light-use spot. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | Sold through Displaysense alone, so the certified board stays particular to your own site and is simple to match or extend later. |
| Also Available In | Blue, green and grey | The very same certified board in blue or grey, plus green, to colour-code a floor, a wing or a department. |
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
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
Common Questions About Fire-Rated Red Felt Noticeboards
Q: What is the best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor or hospital escape route?
A: The best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor or hospital escape route is an extra-large red felt aluminium-framed board certified as a complete composite unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It keeps safety notices highly visible, takes pins and staples, has rounded safety corners and a two-year guarantee, and is exclusive to Displaysense.
Q: What fire rating does this red felt noticeboard carry?
A: This fire-rated noticeboard is classified to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. Both are recognised UK fire standards for surface spread of flame and reaction to fire, which is what allows the board to go into corridors, stairwells and other fire-sensitive areas.
Q: What does 'tested as a composite' mean for a fire noticeboard?
A: Tested as a composite means the whole board, frame, felt, backing and corners together, was assessed and classified as one unit. Many fire boards only use fire-retardant parts inside an otherwise untested build, so a composite certificate gives real confidence that everything on the wall meets the rating, not just one layer.
Q: Can you use pins and staples on a fire-rated felt board?
A: Yes. The fire-rated red felt takes both standard push pins and staples, so lighter printouts and heavier laminated notices all mount straight onto it. That makes a fire-rated board just as flexible for day-to-day display as an ordinary felt noticeboard, without giving up the fire classification.
Q: Can this fire noticeboard be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. This board hangs either portrait or landscape, so you set it to suit the wall rather than the other way round. A tall stairwell wall can take it upright, while a long corridor run suits it on its side, and the display area is the same generous size whichever way it goes up.
Q: How is a large fire-rated noticeboard fixed to the wall?
A: A wall mount kit is supplied, and the fixings sit hidden behind snap-on corner covers for a flush, tamper-resistant finish. Being a large, solid board, it is best fixed by two people into a wall able to carry the weight. You choose fixings to suit your wall type, and the covers keep the result neat.
Q: Are the corners safe for a busy school or hospital corridor?
A: Yes. The corners are rounded rather than sharp, which is a deliberate safety feature for a board fixed at head height in a corridor where children, patients or the public pass close by. Combined with the concealed fixings, it keeps the board smooth-edged and tidy in a high-traffic public space.
Q: How does the framed NB4824R compare to the unframed NB7324R?
A: The NB4824R has a satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safety corners and concealed fixings for a finished, tamper-resistant install, while the NB7324R is the unframed version of the same fire-rated red felt board with a lower-profile, edge-to-edge look. Choose the NB4824R for a framed, corner-safe finish, and the NB7324R for a plainer, frameless board. Both carry the same composite fire certification.
Q: Is red a good colour for a fire-safety noticeboard?
A: Red works well for a safety board because it draws the eye and is widely read as the colour of alerts and important information, so evacuation notices and procedures stand out from ordinary paperwork. If red is too strong for a setting, the same certified board also comes in blue, green and grey.
Q: What guarantee comes with this fire-rated noticeboard?
A: This fire-rated noticeboard comes with a two-year guarantee. It is built for daily use in a corridor or communal area, so the guarantee reflects that the frame, felt and fixings are made to stand up to a busy public building rather than a light-use, low-traffic spot.
Q: Is this fire noticeboard exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. This composite-certified fire noticeboard is sold through Displaysense and nowhere else, so it will not be found through a general office supplier. That keeps the certified board on your escape routes particular to your site, and makes it simple to order matching boards, or other colours, as the estate grows.
Q: Can a fire-rated felt noticeboard be used outdoors?
A: No. This is an indoor board. The felt surface and aluminium frame are not made to cope with rain, wind or damp, so it belongs inside corridors, stairwells, halls and communal areas. The fire rating is about behaviour in a fire indoors, not weather resistance, so keep it under cover.
Getting Fire-Safe Noticeboards Right in Schools
Choosing display for a school corridor or reception means balancing fire rules, safeguarding, visibility and where each notice needs to sit, well before a board ever goes on the wall. The Displaysense knowledge hub has a growing set of practical guides on buying, placing and using school noticeboards safely, from fire-rated corridors through to reception and safeguarding displays, including the reads below.
Overview
A Fire-Rated Red Felt Noticeboard Certified as One Complete Board
The NB4824R is an extra-large red felt noticeboard made for the places a fire rating is not optional: corridors, stairwells and the communal escape routes running through a busy building. Where many boards only use fire-retardant parts, this one is certified as a whole composite unit, frame, felt and all, to the recognised UK fire standards, so it holds up to the classification as a complete board rather than a set of separately rated pieces. The bold red felt keeps safety notices, policies and emergency procedures easy to pick out on a crowded wall, takes both pins and staples, and the satin silver aluminium frame with rounded safety corners gives a clean, knock-friendly finish backed by a two-year guarantee. It is sold only through Displaysense and no one else. It is best suited to schools, NHS sites and local-authority buildings where fire compliance in a display board is simply not something that can be left to chance.
Why a Whole-Board Fire Certificate Beats Fire-Rated Parts Alone
- Certified as a complete composite: The whole board is independently tested and classified to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, so the certificate covers everything hanging on the wall rather than just one fire-rated layer buried inside an otherwise untested unit.
- Red felt that pulls the eye: A bold red surface makes evacuation notices, policies and safety updates stand out in a corridor full of other things competing for attention, and the fire-rated felt takes both push pins and staples for lighter and heavier notices alike.
- Satin silver frame, rounded corners: An anodised aluminium frame resists corrosion and shrugs off knocks, while the corners are rounded rather than sharp, which matters a great deal on a wall that children, patients or the public brush past all day long.
- Goes up portrait or landscape: The board mounts either way round, so a tall stairwell wall or a wide corridor run both work, and you set the orientation to suit the space rather than the space having to suit the board.
- Concealed, tamper-resistant fixings: A wall mount kit comes in the box, and snap-on corner covers hide the fixings, so the board sits flush and clean and is harder to unpick in a public area where things get picked at.
- Exclusive to Displaysense: This fire board is sold through us and no one else, so the certified board on your escape route is not one a neighbouring school or trust can pick up from a general office supplier.
Where a Large Fire-Safe Display Board Earns Its Place in Public Buildings
| Schools and Colleges | Corridors, stairwells and entrance halls need safety information on show where a fire classification has to be met, and a certified red board keeps evacuation notices and policies visible along the routes pupils use every day. |
| NHS and Healthcare | Hospitals, clinics and surgeries post procedures, alerts and health campaigns in busy public corridors, and a composite-certified board carries them on an escape route without breaking the fire rules the building has to work to. |
| Universities and Colleges | Halls of residence, lecture blocks and shared study areas run notices past a constant flow of students, and a large red felt board holds safety and welfare information where it is seen and where the classification is checked. |
| Local Authorities and Councils | Civic offices, libraries and community buildings answer to strict fire rules in their public areas, so a board tested as a whole unit gives the facilities team something they can stand behind at inspection time. |
| Care Homes and Public Offices | Communal lounges, staff zones and corridors need clear, safe display in settings where residents and visitors pass close by, and rounded corners plus a fire classification make a red board a sensible fit for them. |
| Transport and Public Venues | Stations, depots and public venues put safety and wayfinding notices in high-traffic circulation areas, where a bold, certified board keeps the important information legible without falling foul of the fire requirements. |
Need This Fire Board in a Different Colour?
The same certified board comes in blue and grey as well as green, so the felt can suit a department, a wing or a colour-coded floor while keeping the fire rating. Our team can help you choose.
Speak to our team on 01279460460 or tell us about the building and we will help you specify it.
The Displaysense NB4824R is a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It measures 2400mm x 1200mm and weighs 38.25kg. It is certified as a complete composite unit, not just from fire-rated parts, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It has a fire-rated red felt surface that takes push pins and staples, a satin silver anodised aluminium frame and rounded safety corners. It mounts portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit and concealed corner fixings, and carries a 2-year guarantee. It is for indoor use and is exclusive to Displaysense. It suits schools, NHS and healthcare sites, universities, local authorities and public offices for displaying safety notices and procedures in corridors, stairwells and communal areas. Also available in blue (NB4824B), green (NB4824GN) and grey (NB4824GY). An unframed version is also made (NB7324R). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Description
Fire-rated boards usually earn the label from their parts, with a fire-retardant felt or backing doing the work while the rest of the unit goes untested. This one is classified differently, because the whole board, its frame, felt, backing and corners together, has been tested as a single composite to BS 476 Class 0 and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. Testing the complete unit is what lets it go onto corridors, stairwells and other escape routes where the fire classification has to cover everything hanging on the wall, and not just one layer hidden away inside it.
Red does a particular job on a safety board, pulling the eye straight to the notices that matter most, from evacuation procedures to policy updates, in a corridor already full of other things asking for attention. The felt is itself the fire-rated surface and holds both push pins and staples, so heavier laminated notices and everyday printouts all stay where they are put, and the strong colour keeps the whole board reading as the one spot where people know to look for safety information.
A satin silver anodised aluminium frame runs the whole way round the board, giving it a finished edge that resists corrosion and takes the knocks of a high-traffic public corridor in its stride. Its corners are rounded rather than sharp, which counts for a lot on a wall that children or patients pass close to, and the fixings tuck away behind snap-on corner covers so the board sits flush and is harder to tamper with. A wall mount kit is included in the box, and it hangs portrait or landscape to suit the wall.
Being a Displaysense exclusive keeps this board off the shelves of the general suppliers a rival site would order from, and it carries a two-year guarantee against the wear a busy public building puts on a display surface. For anyone who signs off fire compliance, that pairing of a whole-unit certificate with a named, traceable supplier is really the point, since it leaves you with a board you can genuinely stand behind on the day the classification is checked.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit with concealed corner fixings
Fitting Out a Whole Site?
If you are specifying boards for a run of corridors or a whole estate, we can help you match sizes and colours across the site and make sure the fire classification is right for each area they are going into.
Call 01279460460 or share your building plans and we will help you spec the job.
The Displaysense NB4824R is a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It measures 2400mm x 1200mm and weighs 38.25kg. It is certified as a complete composite unit, not just from fire-rated parts, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It has a fire-rated red felt surface that takes push pins and staples, a satin silver anodised aluminium frame and rounded safety corners. It mounts portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit and concealed corner fixings, and carries a 2-year guarantee. It is for indoor use and is exclusive to Displaysense. It suits schools, NHS and healthcare sites, universities, local authorities and public offices for displaying safety notices and procedures in corridors, stairwells and communal areas. Also available in blue (NB4824B), green (NB4824GN) and grey (NB4824GY). An unframed version is also made (NB7324R). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Specifications
Full specifications for the NB4824R, a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard tested as a complete composite unit. It is an exclusive Displaysense wall board for indoor use, with a fire-rated red felt surface, a satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safety corners and a two-year guarantee. It is also made in blue, green and grey felt.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, tested as a composite | Because the complete board is classified as one unit, it can go on an escape route or in a stairwell where the whole wall unit, and not just one layer of it, has to meet the fire rating. |
| Colour and Finish | Red felt | A bold, high-visibility surface that makes safety notices, policies and procedures easy to pick out along a busy public corridor. |
| Size | 2400mm x 1200mm | A large display area that holds a lot of notices at once, hung either way up to fit a tall stairwell or a wide corridor stretch of wall. |
| Weight | 38.25kg | A solid wall board, best fixed by two people using the supplied kit into a wall that is able to carry the load safely. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | A corrosion-resistant frame that gives the board a clean, professional edge and stands up to daily knocks in a high-traffic setting. |
| Corners | Rounded safety corners | Softened corners rather than sharp ones, which is safer at head height on a wall that children, patients or the public brush past close by. |
| Surface | Fire-rated red felt, takes pins and staples | Mounts lighter printouts and heavier laminated notices alike, with either push pins or staples pressing straight into the fire-rated red felt. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hangs either way up, so a single board suits a tall stairwell wall or a long horizontal corridor run equally well. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit, concealed corner fixings | Comes with the kit it needs to hang, and snap-on corner covers hide the fixings for a flush, tamper-resistant finish. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Backed for two years, so it is made to stand up to daily use in a corridor or communal area rather than a quiet, light-use spot. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | Sold through Displaysense alone, so the certified board stays particular to your own site and is simple to match or extend later. |
| Also Available In | Blue, green and grey | The very same certified board in blue or grey, plus green, to colour-code a floor, a wing or a department. |
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
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
Common Questions About Fire-Rated Red Felt Noticeboards
Q: What is the best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor or hospital escape route?
A: The best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor or hospital escape route is an extra-large red felt aluminium-framed board certified as a complete composite unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It keeps safety notices highly visible, takes pins and staples, has rounded safety corners and a two-year guarantee, and is exclusive to Displaysense.
Q: What fire rating does this red felt noticeboard carry?
A: This fire-rated noticeboard is classified to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. Both are recognised UK fire standards for surface spread of flame and reaction to fire, which is what allows the board to go into corridors, stairwells and other fire-sensitive areas.
Q: What does 'tested as a composite' mean for a fire noticeboard?
A: Tested as a composite means the whole board, frame, felt, backing and corners together, was assessed and classified as one unit. Many fire boards only use fire-retardant parts inside an otherwise untested build, so a composite certificate gives real confidence that everything on the wall meets the rating, not just one layer.
Q: Can you use pins and staples on a fire-rated felt board?
A: Yes. The fire-rated red felt takes both standard push pins and staples, so lighter printouts and heavier laminated notices all mount straight onto it. That makes a fire-rated board just as flexible for day-to-day display as an ordinary felt noticeboard, without giving up the fire classification.
Q: Can this fire noticeboard be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. This board hangs either portrait or landscape, so you set it to suit the wall rather than the other way round. A tall stairwell wall can take it upright, while a long corridor run suits it on its side, and the display area is the same generous size whichever way it goes up.
Q: How is a large fire-rated noticeboard fixed to the wall?
A: A wall mount kit is supplied, and the fixings sit hidden behind snap-on corner covers for a flush, tamper-resistant finish. Being a large, solid board, it is best fixed by two people into a wall able to carry the weight. You choose fixings to suit your wall type, and the covers keep the result neat.
Q: Are the corners safe for a busy school or hospital corridor?
A: Yes. The corners are rounded rather than sharp, which is a deliberate safety feature for a board fixed at head height in a corridor where children, patients or the public pass close by. Combined with the concealed fixings, it keeps the board smooth-edged and tidy in a high-traffic public space.
Q: How does the framed NB4824R compare to the unframed NB7324R?
A: The NB4824R has a satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safety corners and concealed fixings for a finished, tamper-resistant install, while the NB7324R is the unframed version of the same fire-rated red felt board with a lower-profile, edge-to-edge look. Choose the NB4824R for a framed, corner-safe finish, and the NB7324R for a plainer, frameless board. Both carry the same composite fire certification.
Q: Is red a good colour for a fire-safety noticeboard?
A: Red works well for a safety board because it draws the eye and is widely read as the colour of alerts and important information, so evacuation notices and procedures stand out from ordinary paperwork. If red is too strong for a setting, the same certified board also comes in blue, green and grey.
Q: What guarantee comes with this fire-rated noticeboard?
A: This fire-rated noticeboard comes with a two-year guarantee. It is built for daily use in a corridor or communal area, so the guarantee reflects that the frame, felt and fixings are made to stand up to a busy public building rather than a light-use, low-traffic spot.
Q: Is this fire noticeboard exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. This composite-certified fire noticeboard is sold through Displaysense and nowhere else, so it will not be found through a general office supplier. That keeps the certified board on your escape routes particular to your site, and makes it simple to order matching boards, or other colours, as the estate grows.
Q: Can a fire-rated felt noticeboard be used outdoors?
A: No. This is an indoor board. The felt surface and aluminium frame are not made to cope with rain, wind or damp, so it belongs inside corridors, stairwells, halls and communal areas. The fire rating is about behaviour in a fire indoors, not weather resistance, so keep it under cover.
Knowledge Hub
Getting Fire-Safe Noticeboards Right in Schools
Choosing display for a school corridor or reception means balancing fire rules, safeguarding, visibility and where each notice needs to sit, well before a board ever goes on the wall. The Displaysense knowledge hub has a growing set of practical guides on buying, placing and using school noticeboards safely, from fire-rated corridors through to reception and safeguarding displays, including the reads below.
Fire Retardant Red Felt Aluminium Framed Noticeboard - 2400mm x 1200mm
| Quantity | Discount | Save |
|---|---|---|
| 5 - 9 | 3% off | £6.87 |
| 10 + | 5% off | £11.45 |
Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
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A Fire-Rated Red Felt Noticeboard Certified as One Complete Board
The NB4824R is an extra-large red felt noticeboard made for the places a fire rating is not optional: corridors, stairwells and the communal escape routes running through a busy building. Where many boards only use fire-retardant parts, this one is certified as a whole composite unit, frame, felt and all, to the recognised UK fire standards, so it holds up to the classification as a complete board rather than a set of separately rated pieces. The bold red felt keeps safety notices, policies and emergency procedures easy to pick out on a crowded wall, takes both pins and staples, and the satin silver aluminium frame with rounded safety corners gives a clean, knock-friendly finish backed by a two-year guarantee. It is sold only through Displaysense and no one else. It is best suited to schools, NHS sites and local-authority buildings where fire compliance in a display board is simply not something that can be left to chance.
Why a Whole-Board Fire Certificate Beats Fire-Rated Parts Alone
- Certified as a complete composite: The whole board is independently tested and classified to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, so the certificate covers everything hanging on the wall rather than just one fire-rated layer buried inside an otherwise untested unit.
- Red felt that pulls the eye: A bold red surface makes evacuation notices, policies and safety updates stand out in a corridor full of other things competing for attention, and the fire-rated felt takes both push pins and staples for lighter and heavier notices alike.
- Satin silver frame, rounded corners: An anodised aluminium frame resists corrosion and shrugs off knocks, while the corners are rounded rather than sharp, which matters a great deal on a wall that children, patients or the public brush past all day long.
- Goes up portrait or landscape: The board mounts either way round, so a tall stairwell wall or a wide corridor run both work, and you set the orientation to suit the space rather than the space having to suit the board.
- Concealed, tamper-resistant fixings: A wall mount kit comes in the box, and snap-on corner covers hide the fixings, so the board sits flush and clean and is harder to unpick in a public area where things get picked at.
- Exclusive to Displaysense: This fire board is sold through us and no one else, so the certified board on your escape route is not one a neighbouring school or trust can pick up from a general office supplier.
Where a Large Fire-Safe Display Board Earns Its Place in Public Buildings
| Schools and Colleges | Corridors, stairwells and entrance halls need safety information on show where a fire classification has to be met, and a certified red board keeps evacuation notices and policies visible along the routes pupils use every day. |
| NHS and Healthcare | Hospitals, clinics and surgeries post procedures, alerts and health campaigns in busy public corridors, and a composite-certified board carries them on an escape route without breaking the fire rules the building has to work to. |
| Universities and Colleges | Halls of residence, lecture blocks and shared study areas run notices past a constant flow of students, and a large red felt board holds safety and welfare information where it is seen and where the classification is checked. |
| Local Authorities and Councils | Civic offices, libraries and community buildings answer to strict fire rules in their public areas, so a board tested as a whole unit gives the facilities team something they can stand behind at inspection time. |
| Care Homes and Public Offices | Communal lounges, staff zones and corridors need clear, safe display in settings where residents and visitors pass close by, and rounded corners plus a fire classification make a red board a sensible fit for them. |
| Transport and Public Venues | Stations, depots and public venues put safety and wayfinding notices in high-traffic circulation areas, where a bold, certified board keeps the important information legible without falling foul of the fire requirements. |
Need This Fire Board in a Different Colour?
The same certified board comes in blue and grey as well as green, so the felt can suit a department, a wing or a colour-coded floor while keeping the fire rating. Our team can help you choose.
Speak to our team on 01279460460 or tell us about the building and we will help you specify it.
The Displaysense NB4824R is a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It measures 2400mm x 1200mm and weighs 38.25kg. It is certified as a complete composite unit, not just from fire-rated parts, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It has a fire-rated red felt surface that takes push pins and staples, a satin silver anodised aluminium frame and rounded safety corners. It mounts portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit and concealed corner fixings, and carries a 2-year guarantee. It is for indoor use and is exclusive to Displaysense. It suits schools, NHS and healthcare sites, universities, local authorities and public offices for displaying safety notices and procedures in corridors, stairwells and communal areas. Also available in blue (NB4824B), green (NB4824GN) and grey (NB4824GY). An unframed version is also made (NB7324R). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Fire-rated boards usually earn the label from their parts, with a fire-retardant felt or backing doing the work while the rest of the unit goes untested. This one is classified differently, because the whole board, its frame, felt, backing and corners together, has been tested as a single composite to BS 476 Class 0 and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. Testing the complete unit is what lets it go onto corridors, stairwells and other escape routes where the fire classification has to cover everything hanging on the wall, and not just one layer hidden away inside it.
Red does a particular job on a safety board, pulling the eye straight to the notices that matter most, from evacuation procedures to policy updates, in a corridor already full of other things asking for attention. The felt is itself the fire-rated surface and holds both push pins and staples, so heavier laminated notices and everyday printouts all stay where they are put, and the strong colour keeps the whole board reading as the one spot where people know to look for safety information.
A satin silver anodised aluminium frame runs the whole way round the board, giving it a finished edge that resists corrosion and takes the knocks of a high-traffic public corridor in its stride. Its corners are rounded rather than sharp, which counts for a lot on a wall that children or patients pass close to, and the fixings tuck away behind snap-on corner covers so the board sits flush and is harder to tamper with. A wall mount kit is included in the box, and it hangs portrait or landscape to suit the wall.
Being a Displaysense exclusive keeps this board off the shelves of the general suppliers a rival site would order from, and it carries a two-year guarantee against the wear a busy public building puts on a display surface. For anyone who signs off fire compliance, that pairing of a whole-unit certificate with a named, traceable supplier is really the point, since it leaves you with a board you can genuinely stand behind on the day the classification is checked.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit with concealed corner fixings
Fitting Out a Whole Site?
If you are specifying boards for a run of corridors or a whole estate, we can help you match sizes and colours across the site and make sure the fire classification is right for each area they are going into.
Call 01279460460 or share your building plans and we will help you spec the job.
The Displaysense NB4824R is a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It measures 2400mm x 1200mm and weighs 38.25kg. It is certified as a complete composite unit, not just from fire-rated parts, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It has a fire-rated red felt surface that takes push pins and staples, a satin silver anodised aluminium frame and rounded safety corners. It mounts portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit and concealed corner fixings, and carries a 2-year guarantee. It is for indoor use and is exclusive to Displaysense. It suits schools, NHS and healthcare sites, universities, local authorities and public offices for displaying safety notices and procedures in corridors, stairwells and communal areas. Also available in blue (NB4824B), green (NB4824GN) and grey (NB4824GY). An unframed version is also made (NB7324R). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Full specifications for the NB4824R, a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard tested as a complete composite unit. It is an exclusive Displaysense wall board for indoor use, with a fire-rated red felt surface, a satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safety corners and a two-year guarantee. It is also made in blue, green and grey felt.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, tested as a composite | Because the complete board is classified as one unit, it can go on an escape route or in a stairwell where the whole wall unit, and not just one layer of it, has to meet the fire rating. |
| Colour and Finish | Red felt | A bold, high-visibility surface that makes safety notices, policies and procedures easy to pick out along a busy public corridor. |
| Size | 2400mm x 1200mm | A large display area that holds a lot of notices at once, hung either way up to fit a tall stairwell or a wide corridor stretch of wall. |
| Weight | 38.25kg | A solid wall board, best fixed by two people using the supplied kit into a wall that is able to carry the load safely. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | A corrosion-resistant frame that gives the board a clean, professional edge and stands up to daily knocks in a high-traffic setting. |
| Corners | Rounded safety corners | Softened corners rather than sharp ones, which is safer at head height on a wall that children, patients or the public brush past close by. |
| Surface | Fire-rated red felt, takes pins and staples | Mounts lighter printouts and heavier laminated notices alike, with either push pins or staples pressing straight into the fire-rated red felt. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hangs either way up, so a single board suits a tall stairwell wall or a long horizontal corridor run equally well. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit, concealed corner fixings | Comes with the kit it needs to hang, and snap-on corner covers hide the fixings for a flush, tamper-resistant finish. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Backed for two years, so it is made to stand up to daily use in a corridor or communal area rather than a quiet, light-use spot. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | Sold through Displaysense alone, so the certified board stays particular to your own site and is simple to match or extend later. |
| Also Available In | Blue, green and grey | The very same certified board in blue or grey, plus green, to colour-code a floor, a wing or a department. |
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
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
Common Questions About Fire-Rated Red Felt Noticeboards
Q: What is the best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor or hospital escape route?
A: The best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor or hospital escape route is an extra-large red felt aluminium-framed board certified as a complete composite unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It keeps safety notices highly visible, takes pins and staples, has rounded safety corners and a two-year guarantee, and is exclusive to Displaysense.
Q: What fire rating does this red felt noticeboard carry?
A: This fire-rated noticeboard is classified to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. Both are recognised UK fire standards for surface spread of flame and reaction to fire, which is what allows the board to go into corridors, stairwells and other fire-sensitive areas.
Q: What does 'tested as a composite' mean for a fire noticeboard?
A: Tested as a composite means the whole board, frame, felt, backing and corners together, was assessed and classified as one unit. Many fire boards only use fire-retardant parts inside an otherwise untested build, so a composite certificate gives real confidence that everything on the wall meets the rating, not just one layer.
Q: Can you use pins and staples on a fire-rated felt board?
A: Yes. The fire-rated red felt takes both standard push pins and staples, so lighter printouts and heavier laminated notices all mount straight onto it. That makes a fire-rated board just as flexible for day-to-day display as an ordinary felt noticeboard, without giving up the fire classification.
Q: Can this fire noticeboard be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. This board hangs either portrait or landscape, so you set it to suit the wall rather than the other way round. A tall stairwell wall can take it upright, while a long corridor run suits it on its side, and the display area is the same generous size whichever way it goes up.
Q: How is a large fire-rated noticeboard fixed to the wall?
A: A wall mount kit is supplied, and the fixings sit hidden behind snap-on corner covers for a flush, tamper-resistant finish. Being a large, solid board, it is best fixed by two people into a wall able to carry the weight. You choose fixings to suit your wall type, and the covers keep the result neat.
Q: Are the corners safe for a busy school or hospital corridor?
A: Yes. The corners are rounded rather than sharp, which is a deliberate safety feature for a board fixed at head height in a corridor where children, patients or the public pass close by. Combined with the concealed fixings, it keeps the board smooth-edged and tidy in a high-traffic public space.
Q: How does the framed NB4824R compare to the unframed NB7324R?
A: The NB4824R has a satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safety corners and concealed fixings for a finished, tamper-resistant install, while the NB7324R is the unframed version of the same fire-rated red felt board with a lower-profile, edge-to-edge look. Choose the NB4824R for a framed, corner-safe finish, and the NB7324R for a plainer, frameless board. Both carry the same composite fire certification.
Q: Is red a good colour for a fire-safety noticeboard?
A: Red works well for a safety board because it draws the eye and is widely read as the colour of alerts and important information, so evacuation notices and procedures stand out from ordinary paperwork. If red is too strong for a setting, the same certified board also comes in blue, green and grey.
Q: What guarantee comes with this fire-rated noticeboard?
A: This fire-rated noticeboard comes with a two-year guarantee. It is built for daily use in a corridor or communal area, so the guarantee reflects that the frame, felt and fixings are made to stand up to a busy public building rather than a light-use, low-traffic spot.
Q: Is this fire noticeboard exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. This composite-certified fire noticeboard is sold through Displaysense and nowhere else, so it will not be found through a general office supplier. That keeps the certified board on your escape routes particular to your site, and makes it simple to order matching boards, or other colours, as the estate grows.
Q: Can a fire-rated felt noticeboard be used outdoors?
A: No. This is an indoor board. The felt surface and aluminium frame are not made to cope with rain, wind or damp, so it belongs inside corridors, stairwells, halls and communal areas. The fire rating is about behaviour in a fire indoors, not weather resistance, so keep it under cover.
Getting Fire-Safe Noticeboards Right in Schools
Choosing display for a school corridor or reception means balancing fire rules, safeguarding, visibility and where each notice needs to sit, well before a board ever goes on the wall. The Displaysense knowledge hub has a growing set of practical guides on buying, placing and using school noticeboards safely, from fire-rated corridors through to reception and safeguarding displays, including the reads below.
Overview
A Fire-Rated Red Felt Noticeboard Certified as One Complete Board
The NB4824R is an extra-large red felt noticeboard made for the places a fire rating is not optional: corridors, stairwells and the communal escape routes running through a busy building. Where many boards only use fire-retardant parts, this one is certified as a whole composite unit, frame, felt and all, to the recognised UK fire standards, so it holds up to the classification as a complete board rather than a set of separately rated pieces. The bold red felt keeps safety notices, policies and emergency procedures easy to pick out on a crowded wall, takes both pins and staples, and the satin silver aluminium frame with rounded safety corners gives a clean, knock-friendly finish backed by a two-year guarantee. It is sold only through Displaysense and no one else. It is best suited to schools, NHS sites and local-authority buildings where fire compliance in a display board is simply not something that can be left to chance.
Why a Whole-Board Fire Certificate Beats Fire-Rated Parts Alone
- Certified as a complete composite: The whole board is independently tested and classified to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, so the certificate covers everything hanging on the wall rather than just one fire-rated layer buried inside an otherwise untested unit.
- Red felt that pulls the eye: A bold red surface makes evacuation notices, policies and safety updates stand out in a corridor full of other things competing for attention, and the fire-rated felt takes both push pins and staples for lighter and heavier notices alike.
- Satin silver frame, rounded corners: An anodised aluminium frame resists corrosion and shrugs off knocks, while the corners are rounded rather than sharp, which matters a great deal on a wall that children, patients or the public brush past all day long.
- Goes up portrait or landscape: The board mounts either way round, so a tall stairwell wall or a wide corridor run both work, and you set the orientation to suit the space rather than the space having to suit the board.
- Concealed, tamper-resistant fixings: A wall mount kit comes in the box, and snap-on corner covers hide the fixings, so the board sits flush and clean and is harder to unpick in a public area where things get picked at.
- Exclusive to Displaysense: This fire board is sold through us and no one else, so the certified board on your escape route is not one a neighbouring school or trust can pick up from a general office supplier.
Where a Large Fire-Safe Display Board Earns Its Place in Public Buildings
| Schools and Colleges | Corridors, stairwells and entrance halls need safety information on show where a fire classification has to be met, and a certified red board keeps evacuation notices and policies visible along the routes pupils use every day. |
| NHS and Healthcare | Hospitals, clinics and surgeries post procedures, alerts and health campaigns in busy public corridors, and a composite-certified board carries them on an escape route without breaking the fire rules the building has to work to. |
| Universities and Colleges | Halls of residence, lecture blocks and shared study areas run notices past a constant flow of students, and a large red felt board holds safety and welfare information where it is seen and where the classification is checked. |
| Local Authorities and Councils | Civic offices, libraries and community buildings answer to strict fire rules in their public areas, so a board tested as a whole unit gives the facilities team something they can stand behind at inspection time. |
| Care Homes and Public Offices | Communal lounges, staff zones and corridors need clear, safe display in settings where residents and visitors pass close by, and rounded corners plus a fire classification make a red board a sensible fit for them. |
| Transport and Public Venues | Stations, depots and public venues put safety and wayfinding notices in high-traffic circulation areas, where a bold, certified board keeps the important information legible without falling foul of the fire requirements. |
Need This Fire Board in a Different Colour?
The same certified board comes in blue and grey as well as green, so the felt can suit a department, a wing or a colour-coded floor while keeping the fire rating. Our team can help you choose.
Speak to our team on 01279460460 or tell us about the building and we will help you specify it.
The Displaysense NB4824R is a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It measures 2400mm x 1200mm and weighs 38.25kg. It is certified as a complete composite unit, not just from fire-rated parts, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It has a fire-rated red felt surface that takes push pins and staples, a satin silver anodised aluminium frame and rounded safety corners. It mounts portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit and concealed corner fixings, and carries a 2-year guarantee. It is for indoor use and is exclusive to Displaysense. It suits schools, NHS and healthcare sites, universities, local authorities and public offices for displaying safety notices and procedures in corridors, stairwells and communal areas. Also available in blue (NB4824B), green (NB4824GN) and grey (NB4824GY). An unframed version is also made (NB7324R). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Description
Fire-rated boards usually earn the label from their parts, with a fire-retardant felt or backing doing the work while the rest of the unit goes untested. This one is classified differently, because the whole board, its frame, felt, backing and corners together, has been tested as a single composite to BS 476 Class 0 and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. Testing the complete unit is what lets it go onto corridors, stairwells and other escape routes where the fire classification has to cover everything hanging on the wall, and not just one layer hidden away inside it.
Red does a particular job on a safety board, pulling the eye straight to the notices that matter most, from evacuation procedures to policy updates, in a corridor already full of other things asking for attention. The felt is itself the fire-rated surface and holds both push pins and staples, so heavier laminated notices and everyday printouts all stay where they are put, and the strong colour keeps the whole board reading as the one spot where people know to look for safety information.
A satin silver anodised aluminium frame runs the whole way round the board, giving it a finished edge that resists corrosion and takes the knocks of a high-traffic public corridor in its stride. Its corners are rounded rather than sharp, which counts for a lot on a wall that children or patients pass close to, and the fixings tuck away behind snap-on corner covers so the board sits flush and is harder to tamper with. A wall mount kit is included in the box, and it hangs portrait or landscape to suit the wall.
Being a Displaysense exclusive keeps this board off the shelves of the general suppliers a rival site would order from, and it carries a two-year guarantee against the wear a busy public building puts on a display surface. For anyone who signs off fire compliance, that pairing of a whole-unit certificate with a named, traceable supplier is really the point, since it leaves you with a board you can genuinely stand behind on the day the classification is checked.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit with concealed corner fixings
Fitting Out a Whole Site?
If you are specifying boards for a run of corridors or a whole estate, we can help you match sizes and colours across the site and make sure the fire classification is right for each area they are going into.
Call 01279460460 or share your building plans and we will help you spec the job.
The Displaysense NB4824R is a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It measures 2400mm x 1200mm and weighs 38.25kg. It is certified as a complete composite unit, not just from fire-rated parts, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It has a fire-rated red felt surface that takes push pins and staples, a satin silver anodised aluminium frame and rounded safety corners. It mounts portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit and concealed corner fixings, and carries a 2-year guarantee. It is for indoor use and is exclusive to Displaysense. It suits schools, NHS and healthcare sites, universities, local authorities and public offices for displaying safety notices and procedures in corridors, stairwells and communal areas. Also available in blue (NB4824B), green (NB4824GN) and grey (NB4824GY). An unframed version is also made (NB7324R). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Specifications
Full specifications for the NB4824R, a fire-resistant red felt aluminium-framed noticeboard tested as a complete composite unit. It is an exclusive Displaysense wall board for indoor use, with a fire-rated red felt surface, a satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safety corners and a two-year guarantee. It is also made in blue, green and grey felt.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, tested as a composite | Because the complete board is classified as one unit, it can go on an escape route or in a stairwell where the whole wall unit, and not just one layer of it, has to meet the fire rating. |
| Colour and Finish | Red felt | A bold, high-visibility surface that makes safety notices, policies and procedures easy to pick out along a busy public corridor. |
| Size | 2400mm x 1200mm | A large display area that holds a lot of notices at once, hung either way up to fit a tall stairwell or a wide corridor stretch of wall. |
| Weight | 38.25kg | A solid wall board, best fixed by two people using the supplied kit into a wall that is able to carry the load safely. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | A corrosion-resistant frame that gives the board a clean, professional edge and stands up to daily knocks in a high-traffic setting. |
| Corners | Rounded safety corners | Softened corners rather than sharp ones, which is safer at head height on a wall that children, patients or the public brush past close by. |
| Surface | Fire-rated red felt, takes pins and staples | Mounts lighter printouts and heavier laminated notices alike, with either push pins or staples pressing straight into the fire-rated red felt. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hangs either way up, so a single board suits a tall stairwell wall or a long horizontal corridor run equally well. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit, concealed corner fixings | Comes with the kit it needs to hang, and snap-on corner covers hide the fixings for a flush, tamper-resistant finish. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Backed for two years, so it is made to stand up to daily use in a corridor or communal area rather than a quiet, light-use spot. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | Sold through Displaysense alone, so the certified board stays particular to your own site and is simple to match or extend later. |
| Also Available In | Blue, green and grey | The very same certified board in blue or grey, plus green, to colour-code a floor, a wing or a department. |
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
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
Common Questions About Fire-Rated Red Felt Noticeboards
Q: What is the best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor or hospital escape route?
A: The best fire-rated noticeboard for a school corridor or hospital escape route is an extra-large red felt aluminium-framed board certified as a complete composite unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. It keeps safety notices highly visible, takes pins and staples, has rounded safety corners and a two-year guarantee, and is exclusive to Displaysense.
Q: What fire rating does this red felt noticeboard carry?
A: This fire-rated noticeboard is classified to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. Both are recognised UK fire standards for surface spread of flame and reaction to fire, which is what allows the board to go into corridors, stairwells and other fire-sensitive areas.
Q: What does 'tested as a composite' mean for a fire noticeboard?
A: Tested as a composite means the whole board, frame, felt, backing and corners together, was assessed and classified as one unit. Many fire boards only use fire-retardant parts inside an otherwise untested build, so a composite certificate gives real confidence that everything on the wall meets the rating, not just one layer.
Q: Can you use pins and staples on a fire-rated felt board?
A: Yes. The fire-rated red felt takes both standard push pins and staples, so lighter printouts and heavier laminated notices all mount straight onto it. That makes a fire-rated board just as flexible for day-to-day display as an ordinary felt noticeboard, without giving up the fire classification.
Q: Can this fire noticeboard be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. This board hangs either portrait or landscape, so you set it to suit the wall rather than the other way round. A tall stairwell wall can take it upright, while a long corridor run suits it on its side, and the display area is the same generous size whichever way it goes up.
Q: How is a large fire-rated noticeboard fixed to the wall?
A: A wall mount kit is supplied, and the fixings sit hidden behind snap-on corner covers for a flush, tamper-resistant finish. Being a large, solid board, it is best fixed by two people into a wall able to carry the weight. You choose fixings to suit your wall type, and the covers keep the result neat.
Q: Are the corners safe for a busy school or hospital corridor?
A: Yes. The corners are rounded rather than sharp, which is a deliberate safety feature for a board fixed at head height in a corridor where children, patients or the public pass close by. Combined with the concealed fixings, it keeps the board smooth-edged and tidy in a high-traffic public space.
Q: How does the framed NB4824R compare to the unframed NB7324R?
A: The NB4824R has a satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safety corners and concealed fixings for a finished, tamper-resistant install, while the NB7324R is the unframed version of the same fire-rated red felt board with a lower-profile, edge-to-edge look. Choose the NB4824R for a framed, corner-safe finish, and the NB7324R for a plainer, frameless board. Both carry the same composite fire certification.
Q: Is red a good colour for a fire-safety noticeboard?
A: Red works well for a safety board because it draws the eye and is widely read as the colour of alerts and important information, so evacuation notices and procedures stand out from ordinary paperwork. If red is too strong for a setting, the same certified board also comes in blue, green and grey.
Q: What guarantee comes with this fire-rated noticeboard?
A: This fire-rated noticeboard comes with a two-year guarantee. It is built for daily use in a corridor or communal area, so the guarantee reflects that the frame, felt and fixings are made to stand up to a busy public building rather than a light-use, low-traffic spot.
Q: Is this fire noticeboard exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. This composite-certified fire noticeboard is sold through Displaysense and nowhere else, so it will not be found through a general office supplier. That keeps the certified board on your escape routes particular to your site, and makes it simple to order matching boards, or other colours, as the estate grows.
Q: Can a fire-rated felt noticeboard be used outdoors?
A: No. This is an indoor board. The felt surface and aluminium frame are not made to cope with rain, wind or damp, so it belongs inside corridors, stairwells, halls and communal areas. The fire rating is about behaviour in a fire indoors, not weather resistance, so keep it under cover.
Knowledge Hub
Getting Fire-Safe Noticeboards Right in Schools
Choosing display for a school corridor or reception means balancing fire rules, safeguarding, visibility and where each notice needs to sit, well before a board ever goes on the wall. The Displaysense knowledge hub has a growing set of practical guides on buying, placing and using school noticeboards safely, from fire-rated corridors through to reception and safeguarding displays, including the reads below.
