Safes and Security Cabinets
Safes and security cabinets are designed with three main purposes in mind:- Protecting critical business or personal documents and files from destruction in the event of fire;
- Securing attractive items, valuables and cash against theft;
- Preventing unauthorized access to business or personal documents, dangerous materials or weapons.
To achieve robust protection and security a quality safe should be selected - the cheap safes widely available in hardware and discount stores should be avoided.
Businesses and anyone wanting to secure large amounts of cash or valuables should check the "insurance risk rating" of the safe being offered.
A good quality safe should incorporate:
- A heavy duty steel door of around 10mm thickness and an effective heat barrier if it is fire rated;
- A torch and drill resistant body with a high-density refractory barrier and heat seals for fire resistance;
- Two-way bolt work, ideally with an automatic re-locking mechanism which will operate if the combination lock is attacked;
- Mechanical combination lock;
- Optional electronic or key lock for temporary security during office hours;
- A bolt down facility accessible only from inside.
Special security containers are available to safely and legally store rifles and handguns.