Top 10 Things We Recommend before Buying a Fireproof Safe
Top 10 Things We Recommend before Buying a Fireproof Safe
 It’s best to store all of your
essential documents in a fireproof safe because fire mishaps can happen any time. Here are top 10 things you should consider before buying a fireproof safe.
Size
ď‚— Bigger is better when it comes to fireproof safes. Buy a safe that is
bigger than you think you need. ď‚— You valuables will add up with the passing of each year. A fireproof safe
is a lifelong investment. Instead of buying another safe after a few years buy a big one now itself.
Take into account what you are going to store inside
Not all fireproof safes are created equal. During a fire the inside
temperature needs to stay under 176 degrees Celsius if you’re just storing documents. If you want to store digital media like flash drives, DVDs, or CDs the
safe needs to keep the internal temperature lower than 52 degrees Celsius.
Check for waterproofing
ï‚— A good fireproof safe should be
able to withstand a flood. So a good fireproof safe should also be waterproof.
Fire rating
ď‚— Fire rating should be one of your top considerations but it is often the
most overlooked. ď‚— We recommend that you purchase a minimum 1 hour fire rated safe. ď‚— To survive a typical business or home fire safes with less than a 1 hour
fire rating will not provide sufficient protection.
UL Fireproof Classification
ď‚— Look for UL rating. The ratings
are given based on how long they can withstand certain temperature.
Placement of the safe
ď‚— Before choosing the safe you
must be sure where you will be placing the safe. Only after considering the exact location you can determine the ideal size of the fireproof safe.
AIS approval
Most insurance companies insist on AIS (The Association of Insurance
Surveyors) approval. Check whether the fireproof safe has this specification. However, AIS approved safes are expensive because they are made of
high quality material. But they are a great investment.
Locks
ď‚— Choose a fireproof safe with an
electronic or a combination lock. Better quality electronic and dial locks are U.L. rated and will provide an exceptional level of safety.
Burglar rating
 Don’t rely on a fire resistant safe to protect against a burglary.  Choose a good quality composite fire safe that are burglar rated, or a
burglar, fire safe or a high security TL rated fire safe.
Weight
ď‚— Most people prefer heavy fireproof safes thinking that they are safer.
But remember, the installation and delivery costs will be very high. ď‚— Having said that, you should not buy a safe that is too light either.
Before you select a fireproof safe take into account how and where you are going to instal it.
Visit http://www.firecabinetsdirect.ie/ to buy the best fireproof safes, data safes and media safes for your home or office to safeguard your valuables and documents.