Fireproof Safe
Every business has important documents and items that need to be kept secure. A fireproof safe is a good way to ensure those remain intact no matter what happens.
Fireproof Storage Cabinets: What You Need to Know
Fireproof storage cabinets not only keep your valuables safe from theft, they protect important documents or items from fires as well. While fireproof cabinets can't withstand the heat of flames indefinitely, they can give firefighters valuable time to extinguish the flames before all your vital documentation is destroyed. Fireproof storage cabinets vary in size and shape depending on what you need to store and where you plan to store it. While smaller models are great for keys, wallets, or electronic devices, larger models can hold dozens of folders or large boxes and can have an interior space of more than 20 cubic feet.
Common Questions About Fireproof Safes
Are fireproof safes really fireproof?
Yes, for a certain period of time. The fireproof safes are rated to withstand the incredible temperatures of a fire for either one or two hours. This time is how long the safe can directly withstand at least 1,825-degree-Fahrenheit conditions – roughly the temperature of a flame. The individual product specifications for each fireproof cabinet will list how the safe is rated and to what temperature it was tested.
What locks do fireproof safes have?
Fireproof cabinets have either a combination or electronic lock. Combination locks are the classic style for a safe, with a numbered dial turning tumblers in the unit. These are still popular in part because of the classic look and ease of use. Remember that changing the combination on a fireproof cabinet may require the assistance of a locksmith.
Electronic locks have a simple keypad for operation that can be programmed for multiple users while in a manager mode. Also, it's easy to change the combination on a fireproof storage cabinet with electronic locks. Most models have a battery door accessible from the outside, which enables the user to power the lock mechanism back up without getting into the unit. Additionally, they'll typically have a secondary access option, such as a keyed lock, as a backup in case the electronic system has issues.
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