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Internal and external burglary, as well as natural disasters such as flooding and fire are often major threats to commercial premises such as shops, companies and offices. These destructive situations often lead to massive losses of cash, business records, critical documents, and other company assets, in some cases, these losses can even lead to bankruptcy. This is why businesses must safeguard their assets.
Commercial safes are in high demand, so a commercial safe is one of the most crucial investments a company can make. You can order one online and have it delivered to you in a matter of minutes, however it is always wise to gain more information before making the purchase to better understand them.
Here are some fascinating facts about commercial safes that you might not be aware of.
- Having a commercial safe on site reduces your insurance cost
The cost of business insurance can be very high. Luckily, implementing security measures inside your business will help you to reduce your insurance premiums. It is important to discuss your security investments such as having a commercial safe on site with your insurance company. Your safe may dramatically lower your business insurance premium, particularly if it is professionally built. - A fire-resistant safe would help secure your company’s assets better
Commercial safes that are also fire-rated are the most ideal choice for your business. You need to be cautious that some safe manufacturers today will say that their safe is fireproof without providing any certification or fire rating to back up their claim. Those safes may be inexpensive, but they are most likely made of inferior materials and will not withstand a blazing fire.Your company assets would be better protected with a fire-resistant safe that has gone through extensive testing to indicate what temperature and how long your safe can last in a fire. For instance, if your commercial safe has a UL class 350 2-hour fire rating, it means that when exposed to a fire situation with external temperature higher than 1700°F(approximately 927°C), the safe’s internal temperature will not exceed 350°F (approximately 177°C) for at least 2 hours.
In addition to this, a good quality fire-resistant commercial safe such as the Falcon Fortress FS3, Diplomat SS Series 080, and Guardall ES 1400 would also be water-resistant. Therefore, there is no need to worry about your valuables getting soaked when a fire is put out.
- Invest in a cash deposit safe for daily cash payments
Deposit safes, also known as cash safes, are commercial safes that are suitable for supermarkets and other businesses that deal with cash payments on a daily basis. A business owner could collect large amounts of cash daily because cash is still the most commonly used and accepted method of payment. However, depositing these earnings into a bank account on time would be challenging. You would need a safe place to store the cash before it can be transferred to a more secure location. The best way to store these huge amounts of money is in a deposit safe. It helps an employee to deposit money securely inside without allowing them to access it again. When cash access is required, only the owner or a trusted Staff member have access to it. - Cheaper price is a sign of poor quality
Good quality commercial safes that are burglary-proof and fire-rated are not cheap. When it comes to safeguarding your company’s confidential documents and high-value assets, the cheaper safes will not do the job properly. Furthermore, more secure locking mechanisms, spring-loaded doors, LED screens, and other features can be offered by the higher end commercial safes out there. The more features it has, the more expensive it would be. A cheap safe is usually made with cheap materials, easy to tamper locks, and a simple & boring exterior.It is important to think about what is important to your business when you’re purchasing your commercial safe. The better quality commercial safes may have a higher initial cost, but you can save money in the long run, and you won’t have to worry about losing your company’s assets.
Here at Safeguard Safes we stock a wide variety of commercial grade deposit safes, popular selections include the Guardall FLD5, Guardall Deposit Safe DP450, and Guardall Security Deposit Safe KCR1-IS.
There are many other fascinating facts about commercial safes depending on the type of safe your purchase and the purpose it will be used for. We hope this article has given you a better understanding of commercial safes, and provided you with tips on how to choose the best safe for your business. If you’re looking for a dependable commercial safe, Safeguard Safes stocks a large selection for you to choose from. Call us on 1300 764 971 to discuss your requirements today with one of our Safes Experts.
