Fireproof vs burglary rated safes: which do you need?
Many people buy a fireproof safe and assume it also stops thieves. They are different things. Here is how to choose.
Fire rated safes
- Built to protect paper, media and data from heat for a set time.
- Good for passports, deeds, wills, photos, hard drives and backups.
- Usually lighter, so a thief can carry it away unless it is anchored.
Burglary rated safes
- Built with thicker steel and stronger locks to resist tools and attack.
- Rated by how long and how much effort it takes to break in.
- Right for cash, jewellery, watches, firearms and other valuables.
Which do you need?
- Documents and media only: choose a fire rated safe.
- Cash and valuables: choose a burglary rated safe.
- Both: choose a safe rated for fire and burglary, or use two safes.
Install it properly
- Bolt the safe to the floor or wall so it cannot be carried away.
- Place it where it is hard to find but easy for you to reach.
- Choose a lock type you will actually use: electronic keypad, mechanical dial or key.
- Keep a record of the combination somewhere safe, away from the safe.
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