Vaults and Safes

Have you thought about what would happen if all of your valuable documents, such as the deed to your home and your stock certificates, were lost in a fire?  An electronic fire safe could give you a lot of peace of mind in this area.   An electronic fire safe is designed to endure the effects of a fire without the contents being permanently damaged.  This includes damage from the water used to put the fire out as well.  And an electronic safe is convenient, too - they’re much easier to open than ones with a mechanical key or dial type lock.

Electronic fire safes are usually given a fireproof rating.  This rating is expressed in hours and gives an indication of how long the safe will protect your documents during a fire.  They are tested by exposing the safe to a 1700 degree fire and monitoring the temperature inside.  For example, a 1 hour fireproof safe has been tested to withstand a 1700 degree fire for 1 hour and the temperature inside the safe did not rise above 350 degree F.  This is a low enough temperature to keep from permanently damaging your valuable documents.  And if you want to add some security from thieves, get a fireproof safe that also carries a burglary rating.  For more information on the electronic fire safe.