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A Square Red Tamperproof Noticeboard That Shows More at Once
Some walls need a board that does more than line up a few notices, and a square one answers that. This fire-resistant red tamperproof felt noticeboard runs the same width as it does height, giving a large, balanced surface that takes a full grid of notices rather than a single row. The bold red pulls the eye straight to it, so safety information, alerts and key updates are seen first in a busy public or working space. The door locks and the clear panel is shatterproof, so a full board of notices is held safely behind it, and the fire certification covers the assembled board, not parts tested in isolation. Inside, the red felt takes pins and staples, bordered by a satin silver aluminium frame whose corners are rounded for safety. Best suited for school receptions, hospital corridors and council buildings where a large, high-visibility board has to show a lot at once and stay tamperproof.
Why a Square Red Secure Board Earns Its Wall Space
- A square board that holds a full grid. Matching its height to its width gives this board far more usable surface than a standard landscape one, room for several columns and rows of notices at once. A reception or corridor can run a whole scheme of information on a single square, rather than spilling it across two or three smaller boards.
- Red that is seen before anything else. The bold red surface is the first thing the eye lands on across a busy room, which is exactly what safety notices, alerts and priority updates need. On a large square it gives all that content a single, unmissable home that people instinctively look to.
- One key controls the whole board. Every change goes through the single lock, with the key kept by the staff in charge, so nothing across this wide square can be pulled down, covered or swapped by a passer-by. On a board carrying safety-critical notices, that certainty is the point.
- A clear shatterproof cover. A clear PETG panel, rated on its own to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y, fronts the whole board, shielding every notice while keeping it legible. The plastic shrugs off the knocks of a busy corridor and will not shatter under a blow the way glass can.
- Certified as a complete build. The fire rating belongs to the finished board, tested to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, not to the felt by itself. For a large square going onto a regulated wall, that whole-unit evidence is what an assessor signs against.
- Red felt across the full square, supplied complete. Pins and staples hold anywhere on the red felt, so a big square face is quick to fill and easy to refresh, and the fibres close over old holes to keep it tidy. A concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee come with it, and it is made in the UK.
High-Traffic Spaces a Square Red Board Suits
| School Receptions | Visitor information, term dates and safeguarding notices fill a square red board at a school reception, where its height holds more than a standard board and the bold colour pulls every eye to the day's key messages. |
| Hospital Corridors | Where patients and visitors pass constantly, a large square red board carries wayfinding, clinic times and safety notices in one place, the strong colour making urgent information impossible to miss along a hospital corridor. |
| Council and Civic Buildings | Statutory notices, public information and alerts sit together on a square red board in a council or civic building, the extra surface taking a full set at once and the locked door keeping official content exactly as posted. |
| Staffrooms and Workplaces | Across a staffroom or workplace noticeboard wall, a square red board gathers rotas, policies and priority bulletins, its grid of space suiting a team that posts a lot and its colour flagging what must be read. |
| Fire Safety Points | Beside a fire point or assembly notice, a red square board is the natural home for evacuation procedures and safety-critical information, its certified build matching the very compliance such a location exists to support. |
| Universities and Colleges | Course timetables, exam notices and campus alerts cover a square red board across a university or college, where the larger surface keeps a busy department's information together and the colour gives it priority. |
Need More Width Still?
Where a long wall calls for a wider board than a square, the Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard 1800mm x 1200mm stretches the same lockable, fire-certified build across more space. This board also comes in grey, green and blue to suit the setting. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB5012R is a Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case, independently tested as a full composite to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with a clear PETG door rated to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y. Dimensions 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 21kg. Bold red felt surface that holds pins and staples behind a lockable shatterproof PETG door, set in a satin silver anodised aluminium frame with rounded safety corners, 20mm internal clearance, a concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee, mounted portrait or landscape, made in the UK. Used by schools, hospitals, councils and workplaces across the UK. Also available in grey, green and blue, and in sizes from 600mm x 900mm up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK delivery.
The defining feature of this board is its shape. By running the same measurement across as it does down, it offers a noticeably larger working surface than a standard landscape board of the same width, and that square area changes how it is used. Instead of a single line of notices, a school or hospital can lay out a full grid, with columns for different departments or weeks and room left over rather than constantly running short of space. The square is also one of the easier formats to plan a layout around, since the eye reads it in a balanced block rather than a long strip.
Colour does the next job. A red felt surface carries more visual weight than a muted one, drawing the eye from across a room before a reader has consciously chosen to look. On a board meant to hold safety information, alerts and the notices that genuinely must be seen, that pull is the whole point, and the large square gives every one of those messages a prominent, consistent place where staff and the public alike know to look. A neutral board leaves an urgent notice competing with routine paper on equal footing, which is precisely what a safety message cannot afford.
Security on a public board comes down to who can change it, and here the answer is only whoever holds the key. The single lock means nothing across the wide surface can be removed, defaced or quietly swapped by a passing hand, so a safety notice stays exactly as it was approved. A shatterproof PETG panel, not glass, forms the front, tough enough for a busy corridor and safe if it is struck, and the wall fixings sit concealed behind the frame with nothing exposed to tamper with.
Behind all of that sits a full fire specification that applies to the whole board. The assembled unit is tested and certified to BS 476 Class 0 across Parts 6 and 7 and to BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with the PETG door rated separately to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y, so a large certified square stands behind a building's fire plan with evidence for the complete object. The satin silver aluminium frame and rounded safety corners take heavy daily use, the red felt holds pins and staples across its span, and the board mounts either way up. It is a heavy cased unit at this size, best hung by two people, with a two year guarantee behind it.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard with lockable PETG door and key
- 1 x concealed wall mount kit with snap-on corner covers
When a Lock Is Not Needed
Where a lock is not required, the Fire Resistant Red Felt Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 1200mm offers the same square format and fire certification without a door.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB5012R is a Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case, independently tested as a full composite to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with a clear PETG door rated to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y. Dimensions 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 21kg. Bold red felt surface that holds pins and staples behind a lockable shatterproof PETG door, set in a satin silver anodised aluminium frame with rounded safety corners, 20mm internal clearance, a concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee, mounted portrait or landscape, made in the UK. Used by schools, hospitals, councils and workplaces across the UK. Also available in grey, green and blue, and in sizes from 600mm x 900mm up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Full specifications for the NB5012R fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case with a shatterproof PETG door, a bold red felt pin and staple surface, a satin silver aluminium frame, concealed wall fixings and a two year guarantee. Made in the UK for secure, high-visibility display on a busy public wall. Each row pairs the detail with what it means for you, so nothing is left to guess before you place an order.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Colour / Finish | Red felt | A bold, high-visibility ground that pulls the eye straight to a busy wall and makes safety notices and alerts the first thing anyone reads. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | A large square format with more surface than a landscape board of the same width, holding a full grid of notices for a busy reception or corridor. |
| Weight | 21kg | A heavy cased unit at this size that should be hung by two people, which sits firm and secure on the wall once its concealed fixings are set and tightened. |
| Surface | Fire-rated red felt, pins and staples | Pin or staple notices anywhere across the square once unlocked, with the fibres recovering to keep a large red face even. |
| Door | Lockable clear PETG, shatterproof | A keyed, clear door guards a whole square of notices from tampering, prying hands and knocks while leaving everything legible behind the panel. |
| Frame | Satin silver aluminium, rounded safety corners | A tough, modern edge that resists marks on a larger board and softens its corners for a busy public thoroughfare. |
| Internal Clearance | 20mm | Depth behind the door for layered notices, laminated sheets or larger posters across the square rather than just a single flat sheet. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | A true square hangs the same either way, so it fits any wall without the layout dictating which way up it goes. |
| Fixings | Concealed wall mount kit included | The hidden mounting parts are packed in the box, so nothing else is needed and the fitted board shows no exposed fixings. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Two years of cover against everyday wear, giving schools, NHS sites and councils confidence in heavy, daily public use. |
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0, BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0 | Tested as a complete composite, so a large square backs a building's fire strategy in full, not just its materials. |
| Made In | United Kingdom | Designed and made in the UK with a UK support team behind it, keeping stock and aftercare close to hand for quick dispatch. |
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
Frequently Asked Questions About This Square Red Tamperproof Noticeboard
Q: What is the best large square fire-rated noticeboard for a school or public building?
A: The NB5012R fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard suits this, giving a large square surface behind a key-locked door. Its equal width and height hold a full grid of notices, the bold red makes them easy to see, and the whole case is fire-certified as one unit for a regulated space.
Q: Why choose a square board over a landscape one?
A: A square board carries more height than a landscape one of the same width, so it holds extra rows of notices and larger posters in a single place. That makes it well suited to a reception or corridor that has a lot to show at once and wants it gathered on a single wall rather than spread thin across several smaller boards.
Q: Why is the felt red rather than a neutral colour?
A: Red has the strongest visual pull of the felt colours, drawing attention from across a room, so a red board is the natural choice where notices simply have to be seen. It suits safety information, fire notices, alerts and priority updates, giving every one of them a bold, consistent home on an otherwise busy wall.
Q: How is a board this large kept tamperproof?
A: One locked door spans the whole square, and the key stays with responsible staff, so nothing on the wide surface can be removed, defaced or swapped by a passer-by. The fixings are concealed behind the frame and the shatterproof PETG front seals every notice away from hands and knocks.
Q: Is this board suitable for a hospital or council building?
A: Hospitals and council buildings use the NB5012R along corridors and in public areas, where the square surface carries wayfinding, clinic times and statutory notices together and the red flags what is urgent. The lock keeps official content as posted and the fire rating meets the building's rules.
Q: Can it be used at a fire safety point?
A: Fire points, stairwells and assembly areas suit a red square board for evacuation procedures and safety-critical notices that must stay visible and unaltered. The composite fire certification fits the very places compliance is scrutinised, and the locked door keeps the content fixed in position.
Q: How is a square board this size mounted?
A: A concealed wall mount kit is supplied, so the fixings come with it and the fitted board shows none, and a true square hangs the same either way up. As a heavy cased unit it is a two-person job to fit, which keeps the lift and the levelling of a large board safe and square.
Q: How much can the board display behind the door?
A: Inside is a wide red felt square for pins and staples, set 20mm back from the door. The height and width together hold a full grid of layered notices, leaflets or posters at once rather than a single sheet, and the felt closes over old holes so a large face stays neat.
Q: How does it compare with the NB5009R?
A: Shape and area are the difference. This board is a 1200mm by 1200mm square with extra height for a fuller display, while the NB5009R is a 1200mm by 900mm landscape board for a shallower wall. Both share the same lock, red felt and the same whole-unit fire certification, so the choice comes down purely to the wall.
Q: Which size should I order?
A: Match it to the wall and how much you need to show. A square suits a tall or generous wall with a lot of notices, a landscape board fits a wider but shallower space, and smaller boards cover a single room or entrance. Every size carries the same security and fire rating.
Q: Is a large red board easy to read behind the door?
A: Yes. The clear PETG sits close to the felt, so notices read sharply right across the square, and the red gives printed text a bold, high-contrast backing. The shatterproof panel is matt, so it protects a big display without bouncing overhead light back at the reader.
Q: Is the board UK-made and does it come in other colours or sizes?
A: Yes. The board is built in the UK and the square format also comes in grey, green and blue, within a range that runs from a 600mm by 900mm up to a 2400mm by 1200mm. Free UK mainland delivery and a 28-day returns window apply, from a display specialist supplying UK institutions since 1978.
Choosing a Large Square Board for a Busy Wall
A square board holds more than a landscape one of the same width, so it suits a wall with a lot to show, and on a public space the colour, security and fire rating all matter alongside the size. The guides below explain how to choose a board for your space, how fire-compliant display works in schools and universities, and how colour shapes what people notice on a wall.
Overview
A Square Red Tamperproof Noticeboard That Shows More at Once
Some walls need a board that does more than line up a few notices, and a square one answers that. This fire-resistant red tamperproof felt noticeboard runs the same width as it does height, giving a large, balanced surface that takes a full grid of notices rather than a single row. The bold red pulls the eye straight to it, so safety information, alerts and key updates are seen first in a busy public or working space. The door locks and the clear panel is shatterproof, so a full board of notices is held safely behind it, and the fire certification covers the assembled board, not parts tested in isolation. Inside, the red felt takes pins and staples, bordered by a satin silver aluminium frame whose corners are rounded for safety. Best suited for school receptions, hospital corridors and council buildings where a large, high-visibility board has to show a lot at once and stay tamperproof.
Why a Square Red Secure Board Earns Its Wall Space
- A square board that holds a full grid. Matching its height to its width gives this board far more usable surface than a standard landscape one, room for several columns and rows of notices at once. A reception or corridor can run a whole scheme of information on a single square, rather than spilling it across two or three smaller boards.
- Red that is seen before anything else. The bold red surface is the first thing the eye lands on across a busy room, which is exactly what safety notices, alerts and priority updates need. On a large square it gives all that content a single, unmissable home that people instinctively look to.
- One key controls the whole board. Every change goes through the single lock, with the key kept by the staff in charge, so nothing across this wide square can be pulled down, covered or swapped by a passer-by. On a board carrying safety-critical notices, that certainty is the point.
- A clear shatterproof cover. A clear PETG panel, rated on its own to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y, fronts the whole board, shielding every notice while keeping it legible. The plastic shrugs off the knocks of a busy corridor and will not shatter under a blow the way glass can.
- Certified as a complete build. The fire rating belongs to the finished board, tested to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, not to the felt by itself. For a large square going onto a regulated wall, that whole-unit evidence is what an assessor signs against.
- Red felt across the full square, supplied complete. Pins and staples hold anywhere on the red felt, so a big square face is quick to fill and easy to refresh, and the fibres close over old holes to keep it tidy. A concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee come with it, and it is made in the UK.
High-Traffic Spaces a Square Red Board Suits
| School Receptions | Visitor information, term dates and safeguarding notices fill a square red board at a school reception, where its height holds more than a standard board and the bold colour pulls every eye to the day's key messages. |
| Hospital Corridors | Where patients and visitors pass constantly, a large square red board carries wayfinding, clinic times and safety notices in one place, the strong colour making urgent information impossible to miss along a hospital corridor. |
| Council and Civic Buildings | Statutory notices, public information and alerts sit together on a square red board in a council or civic building, the extra surface taking a full set at once and the locked door keeping official content exactly as posted. |
| Staffrooms and Workplaces | Across a staffroom or workplace noticeboard wall, a square red board gathers rotas, policies and priority bulletins, its grid of space suiting a team that posts a lot and its colour flagging what must be read. |
| Fire Safety Points | Beside a fire point or assembly notice, a red square board is the natural home for evacuation procedures and safety-critical information, its certified build matching the very compliance such a location exists to support. |
| Universities and Colleges | Course timetables, exam notices and campus alerts cover a square red board across a university or college, where the larger surface keeps a busy department's information together and the colour gives it priority. |
Need More Width Still?
Where a long wall calls for a wider board than a square, the Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard 1800mm x 1200mm stretches the same lockable, fire-certified build across more space. This board also comes in grey, green and blue to suit the setting. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB5012R is a Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case, independently tested as a full composite to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with a clear PETG door rated to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y. Dimensions 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 21kg. Bold red felt surface that holds pins and staples behind a lockable shatterproof PETG door, set in a satin silver anodised aluminium frame with rounded safety corners, 20mm internal clearance, a concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee, mounted portrait or landscape, made in the UK. Used by schools, hospitals, councils and workplaces across the UK. Also available in grey, green and blue, and in sizes from 600mm x 900mm up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Description
The defining feature of this board is its shape. By running the same measurement across as it does down, it offers a noticeably larger working surface than a standard landscape board of the same width, and that square area changes how it is used. Instead of a single line of notices, a school or hospital can lay out a full grid, with columns for different departments or weeks and room left over rather than constantly running short of space. The square is also one of the easier formats to plan a layout around, since the eye reads it in a balanced block rather than a long strip.
Colour does the next job. A red felt surface carries more visual weight than a muted one, drawing the eye from across a room before a reader has consciously chosen to look. On a board meant to hold safety information, alerts and the notices that genuinely must be seen, that pull is the whole point, and the large square gives every one of those messages a prominent, consistent place where staff and the public alike know to look. A neutral board leaves an urgent notice competing with routine paper on equal footing, which is precisely what a safety message cannot afford.
Security on a public board comes down to who can change it, and here the answer is only whoever holds the key. The single lock means nothing across the wide surface can be removed, defaced or quietly swapped by a passing hand, so a safety notice stays exactly as it was approved. A shatterproof PETG panel, not glass, forms the front, tough enough for a busy corridor and safe if it is struck, and the wall fixings sit concealed behind the frame with nothing exposed to tamper with.
Behind all of that sits a full fire specification that applies to the whole board. The assembled unit is tested and certified to BS 476 Class 0 across Parts 6 and 7 and to BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with the PETG door rated separately to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y, so a large certified square stands behind a building's fire plan with evidence for the complete object. The satin silver aluminium frame and rounded safety corners take heavy daily use, the red felt holds pins and staples across its span, and the board mounts either way up. It is a heavy cased unit at this size, best hung by two people, with a two year guarantee behind it.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard with lockable PETG door and key
- 1 x concealed wall mount kit with snap-on corner covers
When a Lock Is Not Needed
Where a lock is not required, the Fire Resistant Red Felt Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 1200mm offers the same square format and fire certification without a door.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB5012R is a Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case, independently tested as a full composite to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with a clear PETG door rated to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y. Dimensions 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 21kg. Bold red felt surface that holds pins and staples behind a lockable shatterproof PETG door, set in a satin silver anodised aluminium frame with rounded safety corners, 20mm internal clearance, a concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee, mounted portrait or landscape, made in the UK. Used by schools, hospitals, councils and workplaces across the UK. Also available in grey, green and blue, and in sizes from 600mm x 900mm up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Specifications
Full specifications for the NB5012R fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case with a shatterproof PETG door, a bold red felt pin and staple surface, a satin silver aluminium frame, concealed wall fixings and a two year guarantee. Made in the UK for secure, high-visibility display on a busy public wall. Each row pairs the detail with what it means for you, so nothing is left to guess before you place an order.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Colour / Finish | Red felt | A bold, high-visibility ground that pulls the eye straight to a busy wall and makes safety notices and alerts the first thing anyone reads. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | A large square format with more surface than a landscape board of the same width, holding a full grid of notices for a busy reception or corridor. |
| Weight | 21kg | A heavy cased unit at this size that should be hung by two people, which sits firm and secure on the wall once its concealed fixings are set and tightened. |
| Surface | Fire-rated red felt, pins and staples | Pin or staple notices anywhere across the square once unlocked, with the fibres recovering to keep a large red face even. |
| Door | Lockable clear PETG, shatterproof | A keyed, clear door guards a whole square of notices from tampering, prying hands and knocks while leaving everything legible behind the panel. |
| Frame | Satin silver aluminium, rounded safety corners | A tough, modern edge that resists marks on a larger board and softens its corners for a busy public thoroughfare. |
| Internal Clearance | 20mm | Depth behind the door for layered notices, laminated sheets or larger posters across the square rather than just a single flat sheet. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | A true square hangs the same either way, so it fits any wall without the layout dictating which way up it goes. |
| Fixings | Concealed wall mount kit included | The hidden mounting parts are packed in the box, so nothing else is needed and the fitted board shows no exposed fixings. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Two years of cover against everyday wear, giving schools, NHS sites and councils confidence in heavy, daily public use. |
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0, BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0 | Tested as a complete composite, so a large square backs a building's fire strategy in full, not just its materials. |
| Made In | United Kingdom | Designed and made in the UK with a UK support team behind it, keeping stock and aftercare close to hand for quick dispatch. |
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
Frequently Asked Questions About This Square Red Tamperproof Noticeboard
Q: What is the best large square fire-rated noticeboard for a school or public building?
A: The NB5012R fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard suits this, giving a large square surface behind a key-locked door. Its equal width and height hold a full grid of notices, the bold red makes them easy to see, and the whole case is fire-certified as one unit for a regulated space.
Q: Why choose a square board over a landscape one?
A: A square board carries more height than a landscape one of the same width, so it holds extra rows of notices and larger posters in a single place. That makes it well suited to a reception or corridor that has a lot to show at once and wants it gathered on a single wall rather than spread thin across several smaller boards.
Q: Why is the felt red rather than a neutral colour?
A: Red has the strongest visual pull of the felt colours, drawing attention from across a room, so a red board is the natural choice where notices simply have to be seen. It suits safety information, fire notices, alerts and priority updates, giving every one of them a bold, consistent home on an otherwise busy wall.
Q: How is a board this large kept tamperproof?
A: One locked door spans the whole square, and the key stays with responsible staff, so nothing on the wide surface can be removed, defaced or swapped by a passer-by. The fixings are concealed behind the frame and the shatterproof PETG front seals every notice away from hands and knocks.
Q: Is this board suitable for a hospital or council building?
A: Hospitals and council buildings use the NB5012R along corridors and in public areas, where the square surface carries wayfinding, clinic times and statutory notices together and the red flags what is urgent. The lock keeps official content as posted and the fire rating meets the building's rules.
Q: Can it be used at a fire safety point?
A: Fire points, stairwells and assembly areas suit a red square board for evacuation procedures and safety-critical notices that must stay visible and unaltered. The composite fire certification fits the very places compliance is scrutinised, and the locked door keeps the content fixed in position.
Q: How is a square board this size mounted?
A: A concealed wall mount kit is supplied, so the fixings come with it and the fitted board shows none, and a true square hangs the same either way up. As a heavy cased unit it is a two-person job to fit, which keeps the lift and the levelling of a large board safe and square.
Q: How much can the board display behind the door?
A: Inside is a wide red felt square for pins and staples, set 20mm back from the door. The height and width together hold a full grid of layered notices, leaflets or posters at once rather than a single sheet, and the felt closes over old holes so a large face stays neat.
Q: How does it compare with the NB5009R?
A: Shape and area are the difference. This board is a 1200mm by 1200mm square with extra height for a fuller display, while the NB5009R is a 1200mm by 900mm landscape board for a shallower wall. Both share the same lock, red felt and the same whole-unit fire certification, so the choice comes down purely to the wall.
Q: Which size should I order?
A: Match it to the wall and how much you need to show. A square suits a tall or generous wall with a lot of notices, a landscape board fits a wider but shallower space, and smaller boards cover a single room or entrance. Every size carries the same security and fire rating.
Q: Is a large red board easy to read behind the door?
A: Yes. The clear PETG sits close to the felt, so notices read sharply right across the square, and the red gives printed text a bold, high-contrast backing. The shatterproof panel is matt, so it protects a big display without bouncing overhead light back at the reader.
Q: Is the board UK-made and does it come in other colours or sizes?
A: Yes. The board is built in the UK and the square format also comes in grey, green and blue, within a range that runs from a 600mm by 900mm up to a 2400mm by 1200mm. Free UK mainland delivery and a 28-day returns window apply, from a display specialist supplying UK institutions since 1978.
Knowledge Hub
Choosing a Large Square Board for a Busy Wall
A square board holds more than a landscape one of the same width, so it suits a wall with a lot to show, and on a public space the colour, security and fire rating all matter alongside the size. The guides below explain how to choose a board for your space, how fire-compliant display works in schools and universities, and how colour shapes what people notice on a wall.
Fire Retardant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard - 1200mm x 1200mm
| Quantity | Discount | Save |
|---|---|---|
| 5 - 9 | 3% off | £9.27 |
| 10 + | 5% off | £15.45 |
Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
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A Square Red Tamperproof Noticeboard That Shows More at Once
Some walls need a board that does more than line up a few notices, and a square one answers that. This fire-resistant red tamperproof felt noticeboard runs the same width as it does height, giving a large, balanced surface that takes a full grid of notices rather than a single row. The bold red pulls the eye straight to it, so safety information, alerts and key updates are seen first in a busy public or working space. The door locks and the clear panel is shatterproof, so a full board of notices is held safely behind it, and the fire certification covers the assembled board, not parts tested in isolation. Inside, the red felt takes pins and staples, bordered by a satin silver aluminium frame whose corners are rounded for safety. Best suited for school receptions, hospital corridors and council buildings where a large, high-visibility board has to show a lot at once and stay tamperproof.
Why a Square Red Secure Board Earns Its Wall Space
- A square board that holds a full grid. Matching its height to its width gives this board far more usable surface than a standard landscape one, room for several columns and rows of notices at once. A reception or corridor can run a whole scheme of information on a single square, rather than spilling it across two or three smaller boards.
- Red that is seen before anything else. The bold red surface is the first thing the eye lands on across a busy room, which is exactly what safety notices, alerts and priority updates need. On a large square it gives all that content a single, unmissable home that people instinctively look to.
- One key controls the whole board. Every change goes through the single lock, with the key kept by the staff in charge, so nothing across this wide square can be pulled down, covered or swapped by a passer-by. On a board carrying safety-critical notices, that certainty is the point.
- A clear shatterproof cover. A clear PETG panel, rated on its own to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y, fronts the whole board, shielding every notice while keeping it legible. The plastic shrugs off the knocks of a busy corridor and will not shatter under a blow the way glass can.
- Certified as a complete build. The fire rating belongs to the finished board, tested to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, not to the felt by itself. For a large square going onto a regulated wall, that whole-unit evidence is what an assessor signs against.
- Red felt across the full square, supplied complete. Pins and staples hold anywhere on the red felt, so a big square face is quick to fill and easy to refresh, and the fibres close over old holes to keep it tidy. A concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee come with it, and it is made in the UK.
High-Traffic Spaces a Square Red Board Suits
| School Receptions | Visitor information, term dates and safeguarding notices fill a square red board at a school reception, where its height holds more than a standard board and the bold colour pulls every eye to the day's key messages. |
| Hospital Corridors | Where patients and visitors pass constantly, a large square red board carries wayfinding, clinic times and safety notices in one place, the strong colour making urgent information impossible to miss along a hospital corridor. |
| Council and Civic Buildings | Statutory notices, public information and alerts sit together on a square red board in a council or civic building, the extra surface taking a full set at once and the locked door keeping official content exactly as posted. |
| Staffrooms and Workplaces | Across a staffroom or workplace noticeboard wall, a square red board gathers rotas, policies and priority bulletins, its grid of space suiting a team that posts a lot and its colour flagging what must be read. |
| Fire Safety Points | Beside a fire point or assembly notice, a red square board is the natural home for evacuation procedures and safety-critical information, its certified build matching the very compliance such a location exists to support. |
| Universities and Colleges | Course timetables, exam notices and campus alerts cover a square red board across a university or college, where the larger surface keeps a busy department's information together and the colour gives it priority. |
Need More Width Still?
Where a long wall calls for a wider board than a square, the Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard 1800mm x 1200mm stretches the same lockable, fire-certified build across more space. This board also comes in grey, green and blue to suit the setting. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB5012R is a Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case, independently tested as a full composite to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with a clear PETG door rated to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y. Dimensions 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 21kg. Bold red felt surface that holds pins and staples behind a lockable shatterproof PETG door, set in a satin silver anodised aluminium frame with rounded safety corners, 20mm internal clearance, a concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee, mounted portrait or landscape, made in the UK. Used by schools, hospitals, councils and workplaces across the UK. Also available in grey, green and blue, and in sizes from 600mm x 900mm up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK delivery.
The defining feature of this board is its shape. By running the same measurement across as it does down, it offers a noticeably larger working surface than a standard landscape board of the same width, and that square area changes how it is used. Instead of a single line of notices, a school or hospital can lay out a full grid, with columns for different departments or weeks and room left over rather than constantly running short of space. The square is also one of the easier formats to plan a layout around, since the eye reads it in a balanced block rather than a long strip.
Colour does the next job. A red felt surface carries more visual weight than a muted one, drawing the eye from across a room before a reader has consciously chosen to look. On a board meant to hold safety information, alerts and the notices that genuinely must be seen, that pull is the whole point, and the large square gives every one of those messages a prominent, consistent place where staff and the public alike know to look. A neutral board leaves an urgent notice competing with routine paper on equal footing, which is precisely what a safety message cannot afford.
Security on a public board comes down to who can change it, and here the answer is only whoever holds the key. The single lock means nothing across the wide surface can be removed, defaced or quietly swapped by a passing hand, so a safety notice stays exactly as it was approved. A shatterproof PETG panel, not glass, forms the front, tough enough for a busy corridor and safe if it is struck, and the wall fixings sit concealed behind the frame with nothing exposed to tamper with.
Behind all of that sits a full fire specification that applies to the whole board. The assembled unit is tested and certified to BS 476 Class 0 across Parts 6 and 7 and to BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with the PETG door rated separately to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y, so a large certified square stands behind a building's fire plan with evidence for the complete object. The satin silver aluminium frame and rounded safety corners take heavy daily use, the red felt holds pins and staples across its span, and the board mounts either way up. It is a heavy cased unit at this size, best hung by two people, with a two year guarantee behind it.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard with lockable PETG door and key
- 1 x concealed wall mount kit with snap-on corner covers
When a Lock Is Not Needed
Where a lock is not required, the Fire Resistant Red Felt Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 1200mm offers the same square format and fire certification without a door.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB5012R is a Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case, independently tested as a full composite to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with a clear PETG door rated to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y. Dimensions 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 21kg. Bold red felt surface that holds pins and staples behind a lockable shatterproof PETG door, set in a satin silver anodised aluminium frame with rounded safety corners, 20mm internal clearance, a concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee, mounted portrait or landscape, made in the UK. Used by schools, hospitals, councils and workplaces across the UK. Also available in grey, green and blue, and in sizes from 600mm x 900mm up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Full specifications for the NB5012R fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case with a shatterproof PETG door, a bold red felt pin and staple surface, a satin silver aluminium frame, concealed wall fixings and a two year guarantee. Made in the UK for secure, high-visibility display on a busy public wall. Each row pairs the detail with what it means for you, so nothing is left to guess before you place an order.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Colour / Finish | Red felt | A bold, high-visibility ground that pulls the eye straight to a busy wall and makes safety notices and alerts the first thing anyone reads. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | A large square format with more surface than a landscape board of the same width, holding a full grid of notices for a busy reception or corridor. |
| Weight | 21kg | A heavy cased unit at this size that should be hung by two people, which sits firm and secure on the wall once its concealed fixings are set and tightened. |
| Surface | Fire-rated red felt, pins and staples | Pin or staple notices anywhere across the square once unlocked, with the fibres recovering to keep a large red face even. |
| Door | Lockable clear PETG, shatterproof | A keyed, clear door guards a whole square of notices from tampering, prying hands and knocks while leaving everything legible behind the panel. |
| Frame | Satin silver aluminium, rounded safety corners | A tough, modern edge that resists marks on a larger board and softens its corners for a busy public thoroughfare. |
| Internal Clearance | 20mm | Depth behind the door for layered notices, laminated sheets or larger posters across the square rather than just a single flat sheet. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | A true square hangs the same either way, so it fits any wall without the layout dictating which way up it goes. |
| Fixings | Concealed wall mount kit included | The hidden mounting parts are packed in the box, so nothing else is needed and the fitted board shows no exposed fixings. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Two years of cover against everyday wear, giving schools, NHS sites and councils confidence in heavy, daily public use. |
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0, BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0 | Tested as a complete composite, so a large square backs a building's fire strategy in full, not just its materials. |
| Made In | United Kingdom | Designed and made in the UK with a UK support team behind it, keeping stock and aftercare close to hand for quick dispatch. |
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
Frequently Asked Questions About This Square Red Tamperproof Noticeboard
Q: What is the best large square fire-rated noticeboard for a school or public building?
A: The NB5012R fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard suits this, giving a large square surface behind a key-locked door. Its equal width and height hold a full grid of notices, the bold red makes them easy to see, and the whole case is fire-certified as one unit for a regulated space.
Q: Why choose a square board over a landscape one?
A: A square board carries more height than a landscape one of the same width, so it holds extra rows of notices and larger posters in a single place. That makes it well suited to a reception or corridor that has a lot to show at once and wants it gathered on a single wall rather than spread thin across several smaller boards.
Q: Why is the felt red rather than a neutral colour?
A: Red has the strongest visual pull of the felt colours, drawing attention from across a room, so a red board is the natural choice where notices simply have to be seen. It suits safety information, fire notices, alerts and priority updates, giving every one of them a bold, consistent home on an otherwise busy wall.
Q: How is a board this large kept tamperproof?
A: One locked door spans the whole square, and the key stays with responsible staff, so nothing on the wide surface can be removed, defaced or swapped by a passer-by. The fixings are concealed behind the frame and the shatterproof PETG front seals every notice away from hands and knocks.
Q: Is this board suitable for a hospital or council building?
A: Hospitals and council buildings use the NB5012R along corridors and in public areas, where the square surface carries wayfinding, clinic times and statutory notices together and the red flags what is urgent. The lock keeps official content as posted and the fire rating meets the building's rules.
Q: Can it be used at a fire safety point?
A: Fire points, stairwells and assembly areas suit a red square board for evacuation procedures and safety-critical notices that must stay visible and unaltered. The composite fire certification fits the very places compliance is scrutinised, and the locked door keeps the content fixed in position.
Q: How is a square board this size mounted?
A: A concealed wall mount kit is supplied, so the fixings come with it and the fitted board shows none, and a true square hangs the same either way up. As a heavy cased unit it is a two-person job to fit, which keeps the lift and the levelling of a large board safe and square.
Q: How much can the board display behind the door?
A: Inside is a wide red felt square for pins and staples, set 20mm back from the door. The height and width together hold a full grid of layered notices, leaflets or posters at once rather than a single sheet, and the felt closes over old holes so a large face stays neat.
Q: How does it compare with the NB5009R?
A: Shape and area are the difference. This board is a 1200mm by 1200mm square with extra height for a fuller display, while the NB5009R is a 1200mm by 900mm landscape board for a shallower wall. Both share the same lock, red felt and the same whole-unit fire certification, so the choice comes down purely to the wall.
Q: Which size should I order?
A: Match it to the wall and how much you need to show. A square suits a tall or generous wall with a lot of notices, a landscape board fits a wider but shallower space, and smaller boards cover a single room or entrance. Every size carries the same security and fire rating.
Q: Is a large red board easy to read behind the door?
A: Yes. The clear PETG sits close to the felt, so notices read sharply right across the square, and the red gives printed text a bold, high-contrast backing. The shatterproof panel is matt, so it protects a big display without bouncing overhead light back at the reader.
Q: Is the board UK-made and does it come in other colours or sizes?
A: Yes. The board is built in the UK and the square format also comes in grey, green and blue, within a range that runs from a 600mm by 900mm up to a 2400mm by 1200mm. Free UK mainland delivery and a 28-day returns window apply, from a display specialist supplying UK institutions since 1978.
Choosing a Large Square Board for a Busy Wall
A square board holds more than a landscape one of the same width, so it suits a wall with a lot to show, and on a public space the colour, security and fire rating all matter alongside the size. The guides below explain how to choose a board for your space, how fire-compliant display works in schools and universities, and how colour shapes what people notice on a wall.
Overview
A Square Red Tamperproof Noticeboard That Shows More at Once
Some walls need a board that does more than line up a few notices, and a square one answers that. This fire-resistant red tamperproof felt noticeboard runs the same width as it does height, giving a large, balanced surface that takes a full grid of notices rather than a single row. The bold red pulls the eye straight to it, so safety information, alerts and key updates are seen first in a busy public or working space. The door locks and the clear panel is shatterproof, so a full board of notices is held safely behind it, and the fire certification covers the assembled board, not parts tested in isolation. Inside, the red felt takes pins and staples, bordered by a satin silver aluminium frame whose corners are rounded for safety. Best suited for school receptions, hospital corridors and council buildings where a large, high-visibility board has to show a lot at once and stay tamperproof.
Why a Square Red Secure Board Earns Its Wall Space
- A square board that holds a full grid. Matching its height to its width gives this board far more usable surface than a standard landscape one, room for several columns and rows of notices at once. A reception or corridor can run a whole scheme of information on a single square, rather than spilling it across two or three smaller boards.
- Red that is seen before anything else. The bold red surface is the first thing the eye lands on across a busy room, which is exactly what safety notices, alerts and priority updates need. On a large square it gives all that content a single, unmissable home that people instinctively look to.
- One key controls the whole board. Every change goes through the single lock, with the key kept by the staff in charge, so nothing across this wide square can be pulled down, covered or swapped by a passer-by. On a board carrying safety-critical notices, that certainty is the point.
- A clear shatterproof cover. A clear PETG panel, rated on its own to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y, fronts the whole board, shielding every notice while keeping it legible. The plastic shrugs off the knocks of a busy corridor and will not shatter under a blow the way glass can.
- Certified as a complete build. The fire rating belongs to the finished board, tested to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, not to the felt by itself. For a large square going onto a regulated wall, that whole-unit evidence is what an assessor signs against.
- Red felt across the full square, supplied complete. Pins and staples hold anywhere on the red felt, so a big square face is quick to fill and easy to refresh, and the fibres close over old holes to keep it tidy. A concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee come with it, and it is made in the UK.
High-Traffic Spaces a Square Red Board Suits
| School Receptions | Visitor information, term dates and safeguarding notices fill a square red board at a school reception, where its height holds more than a standard board and the bold colour pulls every eye to the day's key messages. |
| Hospital Corridors | Where patients and visitors pass constantly, a large square red board carries wayfinding, clinic times and safety notices in one place, the strong colour making urgent information impossible to miss along a hospital corridor. |
| Council and Civic Buildings | Statutory notices, public information and alerts sit together on a square red board in a council or civic building, the extra surface taking a full set at once and the locked door keeping official content exactly as posted. |
| Staffrooms and Workplaces | Across a staffroom or workplace noticeboard wall, a square red board gathers rotas, policies and priority bulletins, its grid of space suiting a team that posts a lot and its colour flagging what must be read. |
| Fire Safety Points | Beside a fire point or assembly notice, a red square board is the natural home for evacuation procedures and safety-critical information, its certified build matching the very compliance such a location exists to support. |
| Universities and Colleges | Course timetables, exam notices and campus alerts cover a square red board across a university or college, where the larger surface keeps a busy department's information together and the colour gives it priority. |
Need More Width Still?
Where a long wall calls for a wider board than a square, the Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard 1800mm x 1200mm stretches the same lockable, fire-certified build across more space. This board also comes in grey, green and blue to suit the setting. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB5012R is a Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case, independently tested as a full composite to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with a clear PETG door rated to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y. Dimensions 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 21kg. Bold red felt surface that holds pins and staples behind a lockable shatterproof PETG door, set in a satin silver anodised aluminium frame with rounded safety corners, 20mm internal clearance, a concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee, mounted portrait or landscape, made in the UK. Used by schools, hospitals, councils and workplaces across the UK. Also available in grey, green and blue, and in sizes from 600mm x 900mm up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Description
The defining feature of this board is its shape. By running the same measurement across as it does down, it offers a noticeably larger working surface than a standard landscape board of the same width, and that square area changes how it is used. Instead of a single line of notices, a school or hospital can lay out a full grid, with columns for different departments or weeks and room left over rather than constantly running short of space. The square is also one of the easier formats to plan a layout around, since the eye reads it in a balanced block rather than a long strip.
Colour does the next job. A red felt surface carries more visual weight than a muted one, drawing the eye from across a room before a reader has consciously chosen to look. On a board meant to hold safety information, alerts and the notices that genuinely must be seen, that pull is the whole point, and the large square gives every one of those messages a prominent, consistent place where staff and the public alike know to look. A neutral board leaves an urgent notice competing with routine paper on equal footing, which is precisely what a safety message cannot afford.
Security on a public board comes down to who can change it, and here the answer is only whoever holds the key. The single lock means nothing across the wide surface can be removed, defaced or quietly swapped by a passing hand, so a safety notice stays exactly as it was approved. A shatterproof PETG panel, not glass, forms the front, tough enough for a busy corridor and safe if it is struck, and the wall fixings sit concealed behind the frame with nothing exposed to tamper with.
Behind all of that sits a full fire specification that applies to the whole board. The assembled unit is tested and certified to BS 476 Class 0 across Parts 6 and 7 and to BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with the PETG door rated separately to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y, so a large certified square stands behind a building's fire plan with evidence for the complete object. The satin silver aluminium frame and rounded safety corners take heavy daily use, the red felt holds pins and staples across its span, and the board mounts either way up. It is a heavy cased unit at this size, best hung by two people, with a two year guarantee behind it.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard with lockable PETG door and key
- 1 x concealed wall mount kit with snap-on corner covers
When a Lock Is Not Needed
Where a lock is not required, the Fire Resistant Red Felt Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 1200mm offers the same square format and fire certification without a door.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB5012R is a Fire Resistant Tamperproof Red Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case, independently tested as a full composite to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0, with a clear PETG door rated to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y. Dimensions 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 21kg. Bold red felt surface that holds pins and staples behind a lockable shatterproof PETG door, set in a satin silver anodised aluminium frame with rounded safety corners, 20mm internal clearance, a concealed wall mount kit and a two year guarantee, mounted portrait or landscape, made in the UK. Used by schools, hospitals, councils and workplaces across the UK. Also available in grey, green and blue, and in sizes from 600mm x 900mm up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Specifications
Full specifications for the NB5012R fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard. A large square lockable, fire-certified display case with a shatterproof PETG door, a bold red felt pin and staple surface, a satin silver aluminium frame, concealed wall fixings and a two year guarantee. Made in the UK for secure, high-visibility display on a busy public wall. Each row pairs the detail with what it means for you, so nothing is left to guess before you place an order.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Colour / Finish | Red felt | A bold, high-visibility ground that pulls the eye straight to a busy wall and makes safety notices and alerts the first thing anyone reads. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | A large square format with more surface than a landscape board of the same width, holding a full grid of notices for a busy reception or corridor. |
| Weight | 21kg | A heavy cased unit at this size that should be hung by two people, which sits firm and secure on the wall once its concealed fixings are set and tightened. |
| Surface | Fire-rated red felt, pins and staples | Pin or staple notices anywhere across the square once unlocked, with the fibres recovering to keep a large red face even. |
| Door | Lockable clear PETG, shatterproof | A keyed, clear door guards a whole square of notices from tampering, prying hands and knocks while leaving everything legible behind the panel. |
| Frame | Satin silver aluminium, rounded safety corners | A tough, modern edge that resists marks on a larger board and softens its corners for a busy public thoroughfare. |
| Internal Clearance | 20mm | Depth behind the door for layered notices, laminated sheets or larger posters across the square rather than just a single flat sheet. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | A true square hangs the same either way, so it fits any wall without the layout dictating which way up it goes. |
| Fixings | Concealed wall mount kit included | The hidden mounting parts are packed in the box, so nothing else is needed and the fitted board shows no exposed fixings. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Two years of cover against everyday wear, giving schools, NHS sites and councils confidence in heavy, daily public use. |
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0, BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0 | Tested as a complete composite, so a large square backs a building's fire strategy in full, not just its materials. |
| Made In | United Kingdom | Designed and made in the UK with a UK support team behind it, keeping stock and aftercare close to hand for quick dispatch. |
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
Frequently Asked Questions About This Square Red Tamperproof Noticeboard
Q: What is the best large square fire-rated noticeboard for a school or public building?
A: The NB5012R fire-resistant tamperproof red felt noticeboard suits this, giving a large square surface behind a key-locked door. Its equal width and height hold a full grid of notices, the bold red makes them easy to see, and the whole case is fire-certified as one unit for a regulated space.
Q: Why choose a square board over a landscape one?
A: A square board carries more height than a landscape one of the same width, so it holds extra rows of notices and larger posters in a single place. That makes it well suited to a reception or corridor that has a lot to show at once and wants it gathered on a single wall rather than spread thin across several smaller boards.
Q: Why is the felt red rather than a neutral colour?
A: Red has the strongest visual pull of the felt colours, drawing attention from across a room, so a red board is the natural choice where notices simply have to be seen. It suits safety information, fire notices, alerts and priority updates, giving every one of them a bold, consistent home on an otherwise busy wall.
Q: How is a board this large kept tamperproof?
A: One locked door spans the whole square, and the key stays with responsible staff, so nothing on the wide surface can be removed, defaced or swapped by a passer-by. The fixings are concealed behind the frame and the shatterproof PETG front seals every notice away from hands and knocks.
Q: Is this board suitable for a hospital or council building?
A: Hospitals and council buildings use the NB5012R along corridors and in public areas, where the square surface carries wayfinding, clinic times and statutory notices together and the red flags what is urgent. The lock keeps official content as posted and the fire rating meets the building's rules.
Q: Can it be used at a fire safety point?
A: Fire points, stairwells and assembly areas suit a red square board for evacuation procedures and safety-critical notices that must stay visible and unaltered. The composite fire certification fits the very places compliance is scrutinised, and the locked door keeps the content fixed in position.
Q: How is a square board this size mounted?
A: A concealed wall mount kit is supplied, so the fixings come with it and the fitted board shows none, and a true square hangs the same either way up. As a heavy cased unit it is a two-person job to fit, which keeps the lift and the levelling of a large board safe and square.
Q: How much can the board display behind the door?
A: Inside is a wide red felt square for pins and staples, set 20mm back from the door. The height and width together hold a full grid of layered notices, leaflets or posters at once rather than a single sheet, and the felt closes over old holes so a large face stays neat.
Q: How does it compare with the NB5009R?
A: Shape and area are the difference. This board is a 1200mm by 1200mm square with extra height for a fuller display, while the NB5009R is a 1200mm by 900mm landscape board for a shallower wall. Both share the same lock, red felt and the same whole-unit fire certification, so the choice comes down purely to the wall.
Q: Which size should I order?
A: Match it to the wall and how much you need to show. A square suits a tall or generous wall with a lot of notices, a landscape board fits a wider but shallower space, and smaller boards cover a single room or entrance. Every size carries the same security and fire rating.
Q: Is a large red board easy to read behind the door?
A: Yes. The clear PETG sits close to the felt, so notices read sharply right across the square, and the red gives printed text a bold, high-contrast backing. The shatterproof panel is matt, so it protects a big display without bouncing overhead light back at the reader.
Q: Is the board UK-made and does it come in other colours or sizes?
A: Yes. The board is built in the UK and the square format also comes in grey, green and blue, within a range that runs from a 600mm by 900mm up to a 2400mm by 1200mm. Free UK mainland delivery and a 28-day returns window apply, from a display specialist supplying UK institutions since 1978.
Knowledge Hub
Choosing a Large Square Board for a Busy Wall
A square board holds more than a landscape one of the same width, so it suits a wall with a lot to show, and on a public space the colour, security and fire rating all matter alongside the size. The guides below explain how to choose a board for your space, how fire-compliant display works in schools and universities, and how colour shapes what people notice on a wall.
