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You may think all safes are created equal when it comes to fire protection. The truth is, fire is a far more serious threat to your valuables than theft, and many safes can easily be overpowered by even a small fire. While it may be unlikely that you need an explosion-proof safe, it's very smart to at least get a fire-rated safe or cabinet to store your valuables. Anything less and you’re ignoring the possibility of an event that is equally likely and even more disastrous than theft.

The Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) is a reliable, not-for-profit organization that tests consumer products for safety. They have a number of classifications for safes, including impact, fire, explosion and water resistance, but they are not the final word. If a manufacturer doesn’t feature a UL certification on their product, it may mean they have chosen another testing agency or that the UL has not gotten around to them.

If you're buying a fireproof safe for your home, you’ll likely need just an average heat intensity fireproof safe. Home fires are not likely to surpass heats of 1200 degrees F, as this temperature will destroy pretty much anything. The job of the fireproof safe is to keep your valuables below 350 degrees F (or 125 degrees F for electronic media storage), for a specified amount of time, after which the safe may not be able to keep the heat out.

This is the crux of understanding what ‘fireproof safe’ really means. The decision about which safe to choose is yours to make and should depend upon how hot a fire is likely to get at your home or business. At FireproofSafes.com, we can easily guide you toward the right selection of safes for your needs and even suggest what those needs might be.

We're interested not only in protecting your valuables, but also in providing you with confidence in your shopping experience. As a Hayneedle store, all of our safes come with free or low-cost shipping, our best price guarantee, and the full support of our knowledgeable Customer Care Department. So consider your needs, browse the site, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.