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If you have important items that you need to keep safe from harm or theft, either at your home or business, then you probably need a fireproof or fire resistant safe. But what is the difference, and which one do you need?<br>
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If you have important items that you need to keep safe from harm or theft, either at your home or business, then you probably need a fireproof or fire resistant safe. But what is the difference, and which one do you need? Fireproof safes versus fire resistant: ‘Fireproof’ can be a misleading term, as given enough time and enough heat, there are precious few items that are 100% fireproof. However, fire resistant safes, while being extremely secure, provide protection against fire.
Whether a safe is labelled as being ‘fire resistant’ or ‘fireproof’ comes down to the marketing strategies employed by the manufacturer, and there are no national standards that they must adhere to or that their products can be compared to. Research has shown that the average home fire in the U.S. lasts for around 30 minutes before being extinguished, and a ‘fireproof’ safe can usually keep its contents protected from the damaging heat for that amount of time. When shopping for a safe, it’s recommended that you try to find one that has a Fire Rating time that is longer than the average fire extinguishing time.
If you’re unsure about fire ratings, talk to your local safe specialist who can guide you as to the best safe for your needs. What to consider when buying a fire safe: For the most detailed and reliable information about safes, it pays to speak to someone who knows the most, such as your local locksmith. These professionals often sell safes as well as locks and other security systems, and can give you the most up to date, nonbiased advice. However, there are a few points that you should familiarise yourself with if you’re going to buy a fireproof safe:
The material the safe is made from Fireboard or gypsum board (the most commonly choice), dry light fire protection (like concrete) and ceramic thermal blankets (thermal shock resistant with low heat storage capacity). • Fire rating and certification In-house testing is not usually carried out by the manufacturers of safes hence most safes are not able to be given an official fire certification label. That said, they are all tested to maintain an internal temperature at or below 350 degrees.
For those manufacturers who do have their safes tested for their resistance to fire, they use the UL, or Underwriters Laboratories, an independent organization who test and certify products for safety. • The proximity of the safe’s location to the local fire department This is an important point to consider, since rural fire response times can be much slower, meaning that if your safe is only fire-resistant for 30 minutes, its contents are likely to be destroyed before the Fire Service can reach it and dowse the flames. If you live in a rural area, then the higher the fire rating, the better.
Fires can be terrifying and destructive, and while human safety is paramount, keeping your important and/or valuable items safe from the ravages of fire, is important, too. Talk to your local safe dealer and installer to get the best fireproof safe for your needs. Golden Locks Inc is a local locksmith company with years of experience and trained staff skilled in locksmith services for both residential and commercial clients and having online store for high security locks and fireproof safe in Huntington beach. We also specialize in automotive lock repair services for cars, bikes and trucks and installation, servicing and repair of high quality security systems, access control systems and CCTV systems. If you are looking for a locksmith or safes, especially gun safe in huntington beach or Orange Country, visit our website or call us at (714) 841-0141.
