SCEC Endorsed Vaults & Vault Doors (ASIO-T4 Approved)

The Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC) is the Australian Government body that evaluates, endorses, and approves equipment for use in protecting classified government information. Products listed on the SCEC Evaluated Products List (EPL) are rigorously tested by ASIO-T4, ensuring they meet the stringent standards set out under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

Safeguard Safes & Vaults is a proven supplier of SCEC endorsed vault doors and vault systems. Our vaults and strongrooms are engineered to integrate seamlessly into classified government facilities, ensuring compliance with SCEC specifications.

Why SCEC Compliance Matters

For agencies such as Defence, DFAT, Police, and Federal Government departments, SCEC endorsement is mandatory for any storage facility housing classified information, secure communications, or restricted equipment. Without SCEC approval, facilities cannot be certified as compliant.

Safeguard’s Capabilities

• Supply of SCEC-endorsed vault doors and strongrooms approved for classified use.
• Full integration with access control systems, alarm monitoring, and audit trail reporting.
• Project management from design through to ASIO-T4 inspection and sign-off.
• Experience delivering SCEC-compliant facilities for DFAT, Defence contractors, and law enforcement agencies.

By choosing Safeguard, agencies can rely on vault and door systems that are tested, approved, and listed by SCEC, removing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance from day one.

Defence Armouries – Class 2 Compliant

Australia’s Defence Force and law enforcement agencies require Class 2 Armouries for the storage of restricted weapons, munitions, and military equipment. These armouries are built to exacting standards, providing both burglary resistance and regulatory compliance with Australian and allied defence specifications.

Safeguard designs and constructs armoury vaults and strongrooms to meet AS/NZS 3809:1998 and UL 608 Class 2 & 3 certification. Vaults are fitted with engineered weapons racking systems, designed specifically for firearms, ammunition, and tactical equipment. This ensures efficient storage, rapid accessibility, and compliance with Defence requirements for audit and inspection.

Applications

• ADF bases and training facilities.
• Federal and State Police armouries.
• Defence contractors and secure weapons testing facilities.

Features & Compliance

• High-security modular vault construction, extendable and relocatable.
• Armoury fit-outs tailored to operational needs, including weapons racks, ammo bins, and storage cages.
• Electronic access control systems, dual-control locking, and full audit trail reporting.
• Compliant with Defence regulations for Class 2 armouries and recognised under UL 608 international classifications.

Safeguard has delivered some of the largest armoury vaults in Australia, coordinating with builders, Defence engineers, and certification bodies to ensure full compliance at handover

DFAT & Diplomatic Vaults

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and allied diplomatic missions require secure storage solutions for classified documents, diplomatic communications, and sensitive assets. These facilities must comply with Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) requirements and international standards to ensure information security and the protection of critical assets in both domestic and overseas embassies.

Safeguard Safes & Vaults designs and delivers DFAT-compliant vault systems that provide maximum burglary resistance, fire resistance, and protection against physical and ballistic attack. Our vault doors and modular strongroom panels are available in a range of grades, including SCEC-endorsed, ASIO-T4 approved, UL 608 Class 2 & 3, and EN 1143-1 certified systems.

Applications

• Secure storage for diplomatic communications and records.
• Protection of classified assets, intelligence material, and sensitive documents.
• Vaults for embassies, consulates, and high-security diplomatic facilities.

Features

• Modular design allows vaults to be installed in restricted floor load environments (e.g., upper-level embassy floors).
• Fully demountable and relocatable, ideal for diplomatic sites where requirements may change.
• Can integrate with dual-control access, biometrics, and secure audit systems to meet DFAT standards.

By partnering with Safeguard, DFAT and allied diplomatic services can ensure that their vault installations not only meet Australian SCEC compliance but also align with international standards for classified diplomatic storage.

Explosives & Ammunition Storage Vaults

For Defence, law enforcement, and contractors handling explosives or munitions, compliance with AS 2187.1 Explosives Storage, Transport and Use is critical. Explosives and ammunition vaults must provide both physical burglary resistance and safety engineering to mitigate blast risks.

Safeguard manufactures and installs modular explosives vaults specifically engineered to house military-grade ammunition, police tactical explosives, and defence contractor stockpiles. These vaults are fitted with ventilation, blast-proof construction, and fire suppression systems to ensure safety and compliance.

Applications

• ADF bases for bulk ammunition storage.
• Police tactical and bomb squad units.
• Private defence contractors handling explosives for training or operational purposes.

Features

• Blast-resistant modular vault panels and vault doors engineered to withstand explosive pressure.
• Fire-rated protection and integrated safety systems for hazard reduction.
• Built in accordance with AS 2187.1 and international equivalents.
• Full documentation and compliance support for government regulatory approval.

Our expertise ensures every explosive storage vault delivered by Safeguard is engineered, certified, and installed under strict safety and compliance protocols.

Ballistic & Blast-Resistant Vaults

In environments where ballistic or explosive attack is a credible threat, government and defence agencies require vaults capable of resisting not just burglary, but also gunfire and blasts. Safeguard designs and constructs ballistic- and blast-rated vault systems to protect critical assets, personnel, and facilities.

Applications

• Embassies and consulates at high-risk locations.
• Defence installations and secure command centres.
• Critical government infrastructure requiring enhanced physical protection.

Features

• Vault doors and panels rated to withstand ballistic attack (up to armour-piercing ammunition depending on grade).
• Blast-resistant construction tested to resist explosive force and shockwaves.
• Integration with panic rooms, safe havens, and high-security facilities.
• Compliance with SCEC, ASIO-T4, and international ballistic standards.

Safeguard’s ballistic and blast-resistant vaults are trusted by government agencies, DFAT, and Defence contractors, ensuring the highest levels of protection for national security assets.

Cyber Security & Data Vaults

In the digital age, governments must also secure critical infrastructure and classified data against both cyber and physical threats. A data vault is a physically secure environment that houses servers, backup drives, and classified IT infrastructure.

Safeguard supplies and installs cybersecurity vaults engineered to resist burglary, fire, water ingress, and electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMP attacks). These vaults align with Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) guidelines and international IT security standards.

Applications

• Government and defence data centres.
• ASD-regulated secure server storage.
• Intelligence agencies requiring EMP/EMI shielded enclosures.

Features

• Modular vaults integrated with shielded enclosures for TEMPEST compliance.
• Designed to resist electronic surveillance and interference.
• Environmental controls for temperature, humidity, and power continuity.
• Compliance with ASD Essential 8, PSPF, and ISO 27001 standards.

By providing physical data vaulting infrastructure, Safeguard enables governments and defence organisations to secure their digital assets against both cyber and physical attack.

Intelligence & Evidence Storage Vaults

For agencies such as the AFP, State Police, ASIC, and ATO, secure storage vaults are required for intelligence material, seized assets, and sensitive case evidence. The integrity of these vaults is essential for both security and legal admissibility.

Features

• Vaults designed with custom shelving, cages, and evidence storage racks.
• Audit trail reporting for full chain-of-custody documentation.
• Access control systems configured for multi-level permissions.
• Constructed to AS/NZS 3809 and compliant with SCEC-endorsed vault doors where required.

Safeguard has delivered intelligence storage vaults for police forces, regulatory agencies, and government departments nationwide, ensuring evidence and intelligence remain fully protected and compliant.

Secure Communications & Signal Control Vaults

For Defence and government communications facilities, preventing interception is as critical as preventing burglary. Safeguard designs and installs communications vaults that comply with TEMPEST shielding requirements, preventing the leakage of electronic signals that could be intercepted.

These vaults are used for:

• COMSEC facilities storing secure communication equipment.
• Defence signal corps facilities.
• Embassy and diplomatic secure communications hubs.

With shielded modular construction, integrated access control, and SCEC-compliant doors, Safeguard communications vaults ensure total security for classified communications equipment.

High-Value Asset Vaults

Government departments such as Treasury, Defence Logistics, and Customs require vaults for the storage of precious metals, confiscated assets, and restricted technologies.

Safeguard delivers vaults certified to UL 608, EN 1143-1, and AS/NZS 3809, ensuring compliance with the highest burglary resistance grades available.

Features include:

• Modular construction for high-capacity asset storage.
• Integrated monitoring and access control.
• Proven installations in financial and government facilities across Australia.

Mobile & Modular Field Vaults

For forward operating bases, temporary deployments, and humanitarian missions, governments require mobile vault systems that can be transported and installed anywhere in the world.

Safeguard’s containerised mobile vaults provide instant, deployable protection for classified documents, weapons, and assets.

Features

• Modular container vaults engineered for airlift, land, or sea deployment.
• UL 608 and EN 1143-1 compliant vault doors.
• Custom internal fit-outs including weapons racks, secure storage cages, and classified document shelving.
• Can be operational within hours of deployment.

Trusted by Defence and international contractors, these mobile systems provide secure vaulting capability in remote and hostile environments.

Nuclear & Radiological Material Storage Vaults

Defence and research agencies handling nuclear or radiological materials require secure vaults built to ARPANSA regulations and international safeguards.

Safeguard designs vaults with shielded construction, controlled access, and containment protocols to store radiological isotopes and restricted materials safely.

Applications include:

• Defence research facilities.
• Government radiological safety agencies.
• Nuclear-related laboratories and storage sites.

Correctional & Justice Facility Vaults

Correctional institutions and Justice Departments require secure vaults for the storage of weapons, contraband, and controlled substances.

Safeguard vaults for correctional use are designed to withstand attempted breaches, heavy daily use, and non-stop access requirements. They integrate with correctional security systems, ensuring audit trail monitoring and chain-of-custody compliance.

Why Choose Safeguard Safes & Vaults?

• SCEC endorsed, ASIO-T4 approved vaults and doors.
• UL 608 Class 2 & 3 Certified vaults for US and allied compliance.
• Proven expertise delivering Class 2 armouries, DFAT vaults, explosives vaults, data vaults, and mobile armouries.
• Turnkey delivery: Design → Manufacture → Project Management → Installation → Certification.
• Trusted partner to government departments, Defence, and global security contractors.