As fire protection is important to any one that has a slight concern about protecting their valuable belongings and important papers, we have written some articles in details to the considerations one need to consider when buying a fireproof safe box in 2022, be it a replacement for an existing, a new one or an additional safe for extra storage. After knowing what kind of items you would be storing and knowing what type of fireproof safe one might be getting, it’s time to consider the type of storage that one can choose from and there are several factors to look into.
Design of the safe:
There are various types of fire rated storage and they can range from top opening fireproof boxes, which are usually smaller, to the traditional cabinet types with front opening doors and to drawer style types which pulls out. Each design serves storage needs and picking one that is suitable to one use can go a long way in protecting your valuables. Also, many fireproof safes are free standing to keep insulation intact. Although at Guarda, we have several ranges of cabinet safes that are equipped with patented bolt-down systems that can keep the Fireproof and Waterproof Safe locked down without compromising fire and water protection.
Capacity of the safe:
Safes are used for storage so the size will matter depending on the size of items that one chose to store. Therefore checking out the interior dimensions and not just the external size before buying is important. This is because due to the insulation to keep the interior protected from heat damage, the interior will be a fair bit smaller compared to the exterior dimensions. Also when picking a suitable size, you should also have a think about having a bit of buffer storage for the future as well, although nowadays, it is common for people to have more than one fireproof safe locker to split storage.
Length of time fire resistance required:
This is what we called the fire rating. Test standard can range from 30 minutes to 120 minutes and all the way to 240 minutes, with exposure to temperatures ranging from 843 °C / 1550 °F to 1093 °C / 2000 °F. The fire rating that one should look for will depend on a variety of factors, including the items to be stored, how much one is looking to spend on the safe, where will the safe be located and where is one home/business located. In our article “What fire rating do you need in your safe?” , we went into details on the considerations that will impact fire rating and what rating would be suitable for one needs.
Therefore, when buying a fireproof safe waterproof, getting the right type of is important so that your storage needs can be met. At Guarda Safe, we are a professional supplier of independent tested and certified, quality Fireproof and Waterproof Safe Box and Chest. In our line up, you can find one that can help protect what matters most, whether it is at home, your home office or in the business space and if you got a question, feel free to contact us.
Source: Safelincs “Fireproof Safes & Storage Buying Guide”, accessed 9 January 2022
Post time: Jan-24-2022