Document Safes

Fire Resistant Document Safes – How Do They Work?

Document safes and cupboards are used for the secure storage of important files and folders in the home or workplace along with the protection against fire.

If you require to store documents and data media at the same time then we would recommend you to view our data safe range to combine this requirement.

Document safes take into account the critical temperature for paper documents of 177°C. A document safe is specifically tested for how long the safe can keep the interior temperature below the critical point. The certificate is allocated on the basis of this. The highest certifications are EN 1047-1 and NT Fire 017. These standards mean that the safes have been tested at temperatures of 1090 ° C and provide maximum protection from 60 to 120 minutes.

Document safes with EN 1569 have been tested under conditions of 850 ° C and offer a lighter fire protection of 30 or 60 minutes. 

The type of paper documents that are normally stored within a fire resistant document safe would be deeds, wills, photographs, important documents and passports. Naturally when a purchase of a safe is being made, people assume that safes are mainly for cash and valuables. But it is important to consider a safe for documents to protect essential files from fire and theft.

Fireproof and Burglary Resistant Document Safes

Not every document safe is also certified burglar-resistant. Do you want to protect your documents against burglars and fire? Then select a safe with an appropriate value storage and sufficient fire resistance. The higher the value storage, the higher the burglary resistance of the safe. Your paper archive is optimally protected with a high-quality document safe. 

Not all safes will have the best of both in terms of a fire rating alongside insurance rating. So it might be worth looking through our website at our wide range of document safes to find the best possible option that fits your requirements.

Lock Type on a Document Safe

Choosing the right locking type for your fireproof document safe is important, as you will need to evaluate the best choice that works for your business and type of company. If you have a business were several staff require access to the safe on a daily basis then an electronic key lock might be more suitable. You may also prefer a key lock or electronic lock with fingerscan access.

Data and Digital Media

The popularity and usage of digital media is increasing each year with the requirement for storage of hard drives, usb memory sticks and other types of data media. If you are looking for this type of fire protection then please see our data safes range.

As with document safes they have protection based on minutes too, please contact us if you require further help in selecting the best data safe.

Delivery and Installation Service

We always recommend to install a safe to either the floor or wall after completing a purchase. This gives extra security for your documents and valuables in your home or business. We also advise to install your safe in a hidden away area such as a cupboard, under the stairs or in a wardrobe so the safe is not easily visible.

We offer free delivery on all of our fireproof document safe range. Installation for fireproof safes can be carried out by our professional engineers, If you require anymore information with regards to installation or any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us.