4 Tips to help you find the best fireproof safe for cash
A fire can strike at any time for anyone, it might be caused by the spread of a bush fire, by someone leaving the stove on accidentally, by a faulty electrical equipment and a lot of other things. Nobody wants to see their important assets getting destroyed by the flames, yet after a fire starts, there’s really not much you can do to protect your assets, especially cash, photographs, important certificates and confidential paper documents as they catch fire a lot faster than most other items. Therefore it is smart to think ahead, and protect them by securely storing them in good quality fireproof safe from Safeguard Safes.
Our Security Experts put together 4 most important tips to assist you with finding that perfect fireproof safe in your home or office.
Tip number 1 - Always check the fire rating on your safe.
Quite a lot of Customers confuse fireproof or fire resistant safes with regular safes. While the two are similar in some aspects, the level of fire protection offered are vastly different.
The term fireproof also has different implications. Depending on the fire rating on a safe, it can offer fire protection for different lengths of time, such as 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120 minutes, and more. The longer length in its fire resistance indication means better protection for your flammable assets stored within the safe. A high quality fire resistant safe will have a certification plate affixed to the inside of the door that guarantees the product has been tested to comply with the latest standards.
A lot of fire rated safes have a fire seal which expands at a certain high temperature. This seal makes the safe waterproof when the firefighters put out the fire, which would further protect the money and paper documents stored inside the safe.
We listed here some great certified fire resistant safes for you to look into:
- the Chubb Viper series 10, 20, 35, 50, 70 and 90.
- the Chubb Document Cabinet DPC - single door 240 and 320, double door 400w and 670.
- the Chubb Archive 325, 450, 880, 640.
Tip number 2 - The weight and capacity of your safe matters.
Another key factor to consider is the amount of storage space offered by the safe. We recommend that if you’re already getting the best fire resistant safe, make sure you get a bigger one in size so that you can keep your other important possessions inside.
It is also worth noting that premium quality safes for your office or home are a lot heavier for its construction and material used. This would make it extra difficult for burglars and thieves to open or steal. Good examples of this are the Diplomat office safe 130EH, Diplomat home safe 530EN and Diplomat SS Series 110.
Tip number 3 - Which locking to consider.
There are a number of locking mechanisms to consider when selecting your fireproof safe, popular choices include classic key lock as seen on the Chubb DataPlus+ Safe, digital keypads as seen on the Locktech Home & Office Safe M020BL, combination lock as seen on the CMI Secuirty Safe SAC, and biometric fingerprint scanner. Many safes also offer a combination of two locking mechanisms for your extra convenience.
Tip number 4 - Installation location of your safe.
If your cash and important documents are kept at home or in your office rather than in a bank, it is worth taking an extra step to add another layer of protection by hiding the safe. Hidden in-wall and in-floor safes are becoming more popular among our Customers. Although this makes the installation process a bit harder, it is worth the time and effort making it extra difficult for criminals to find and break into your safes.
Premium quality fireproof safes such as the Falcon Treasury, Falcon Safe Vault and Falcon Fortress are built with extremely durable materials and come with a variety of security features, so it’s understandable that the safe providing the best protection for your cash and valuable possession against fire and theft are priced at higher cost.
Make sure you purchase a fireproof safe that is certified to do its job properly to give you peace of mind. Here at Safeguard Safes, we have the largest selection of online fireproof safes in Australia. Our friendly Staff are ready to help you out with our extensive knowledge and experience in the security safe industry. Just give us a call on 1300 764 971 to discuss your requirements.