SAFES EXTRA
MAKING THE GRADE
In the current economic climate there is a temptation for retailers , installers and manufacturers to engage in a race to the bottom . Ultimately this race will lead to so called “ safes ” that are nothing more than glorified cash boxes that fail to meet customers ’ needs .
» A COMMON MISCONCEPTION amongst customers is that fire and insurance / cash ratings are related , and that a high cash value rated safe will also offer adequate protection fire damage . Customers need advising that these ratings are entirely separate .
One of the first things customers will look for is the “ AiS approved logo ” which indicates the specified safe rating will be recognised for insurance purposes . Only safes that are tested at an AiS recognised testing centre to the attack prevention standard EN 14450 and above are allowed to display the “ AiS approved ” logo . Anecdotal evidence suggests that most burglars will take safes off site if they can , where they have more time , tools and privacy to break it open . Customers need
reminding that for insurance ratings to be valid in the event of a claim , the safe must be properly installed in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions , ideally by a professional .
Fire ratings are a slightly hotter topic of debate , as they are usually expressed in terms of how long the interior of the safe maintains a temperature below the threshold in which paper combusts . A higher fire rating is taken for safes designed to store digital / magnetic media and film which are more sensitive to heat . The strict fire rating of EN 15659 is the one to advise customers to look for as this provides a more through test then others in the market .
Space is also an important consideration , as is location and fixing method . It is also worth discussing the frequency and number of people requiring access to the safe ’ s contents , as this will help customers select the most appropriate locking mechanism , whether it ’ s timed , keyed , digital or biometric .
Burg-Wächter has comprehensively reviewed and revised its safe range with new models , features and superior EN1300A / B locking mechanisms , proving that it still remains at the forefront of innovation after a century of producing reliable and trusted security solutions .
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