Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a safe?
How do I choose the right safe for my needs?
Increased peace of mind comes with the right safe. A false sense of security comes with the wrong safe. There are good reasons some safes cost $100 – $300 and other safes cost $600 – $1,000+. You will get the protection you pay for, and no more. We hope your safe is never put to the test. But if it is, the decision you are making now is very important. Make a list of the items you want to place in the safe to help determine the size safe you’ll need and the content value. Some of the most common secured items are:
• Cash
• Precious Metals (gold & silver)
• Collections (coin and stamp)
• Firearms & ammunition
• Jewelry
• Photography equipment
• Estate valuables, heirlooms
• Documents (trusts, wills, tax docs)
What do the safe labels and ratings mean?
What is the difference between a burglary and fire safe?
Generally, a fire safe offers minimal burglar resistance. This is because of the nature of the material used. Not all burglar safes are fire resistant. The most popular safes for https://easttnsafedr.com/ have both burglar and fire resistance. The best safes are rated by UL and / or Intertek-ETL as to their level of protection for burglary and fire. See the Safe Rating section above for details on ratings.
How does UL test for fire resistance?
The following is an explanation of the Underwriter’s Laboratories’ .fire resistant container testing procedures on the Class 350 degree F, one hour and Class 350 degree F two hour Fire Labels.