Safes are not a ‘one size fits all’ security solution. There are many important components to consider when deciding on a safe for your home or business. We understand the difference in safe ratings and what they mean in the type and protection they afford.
At Assured Security, we'll work with you every step of the way to determine the best safe for your unique application.
SAFE RATINGS
Safes provide varying levels of protection for burglary and fire. Look for one or both of the following ratings to ensure you have the safeguards you need.
- B Class – Good protection against an attempted burglary attack
- C Class - Better protection
- U.L. RSC Level – Resists entry for 5 minutes against rigorous prying, drilling, punching, chiseling, and tampering attacks.
- U.L. TL-15 - Best protection since resists entry for 15 minutes against common hand tools, picking tools, mechanical or portable electric tools, grinding points, carbide drills and pressure applying devices or mechanisms.
- U.L TL-30 -Superior protection since resists entry for 30 minutes against common hand tools, picking tools, mechanical or portable electric tools, grinding points, carbide drills and pressure-applying devices or mechanisms, abrasive cutting wheels, and power saws.
A typical house fire reaches temperatures of 1100°F. A safe has failed if temperatures exceed 350°F anywhere in the safe since paper typically starts to ignite at 450°F.
- K.I.S. (Korean Industrial Standard) 1-Hour – Good protection since fire resistant to one hour to protect papers.
- U.L. (UL Solutions) Label/Class 350°F 1-Hour or Two-Hours – Best protection since undergoes rigorous testing.
- Maintains an interior temperature less than 350°F when exposed for fire at 1700°F (one-hour rating) or 1850°F (two-hour rating).
- The explosion test requires the safe to be preheated to 2000°F for 30 minutes (one-hour rating) or 45 minutes (two-hour rating).
- The impact resistance test involves dropping the safe 30 fees onto a riprap of brick on a concrete base and then heating it to 1550°F for 30 minutes (one-hour rating) or 1638°F for 45 minutes (two-hour rating).
TYPES OF SAFES
The items you put in your safe are important to you including papers, documents, cash, jewelry, and collections. Consider size, weight, and location along with the following criteria when determining the right safe for you.
Construction varies based on the length of fire protection you need ranging from 30 minutes to two hours.
Construction varies based on the length of fire protection you need ranging from 30 minutes to two hours.
Designed for your high-values assets, these safes offer maximum fire protection and steel fortification to protect your valuables from physical attack.
Also known as TL (Tool Rating) safes, these provide maximum protection from fire and theft and may be required for insurance coverage on business assets.
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Employees deposit cash and checks without opening it and thieves are not able to fish out the items.
BRANDS WE CARRY
SAFE SERVICES AVAILABLE AT ASSURED SECURITY
A safe is an investment in itself, as a useful tool to help protect your valuables against fire and burglary. We're proud to offer our customers reliable business and home safe services. When selecting a safe for your home or business, it’s important to understand the levels of fire and burglary protection available. Visit our showroom, and a security professional will help you select the right safe for you. We offer the following safe services at Assured Security:
Contact the team at Assured Security for more information on our commercial safe services.
