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How to Choose a Safe or Vault in Belgium ?

A safe or vault protects documents, cash and data media against fire or burglary. Depending on the risk, you can select a specific type or a model that offers combined protection.

On this page, you will find more information on how to choose the right safe, including an overview of the different types, the applicable certifications, and proper installation.
How to choose a safe?

How to Choose a Safe or a vault ?

How to choose a safe?

Anyone looking to buy a safe quickly finds themselves faced with a wide range of models, classes and standards. On this page, we explain how to search quickly and effectively for the safe that suits your situation on our product page — tailored to your needs, your space and your budget.

The best safe does not exist. What does exist, however, is the best safe for your situation. This depends on what you want to protect, against what, and where the safe will be placed. With the filters below, you will quickly find the right direction — and for personal advice, we are always available.

How to find the right safe on our website?

On our safes and fire-resistant safes product page you will find our complete range of certified safes. Using a series of filters, you can refine the search results — simply fill in what you know, and leave the rest blank.


Burglary resistance class

Are you planning to insure the contents of your safe? Contact your insurance broker first — he will tell you the minimum class required. This applies in particular to professionals such as jewellers and diamond dealers.

Would you like to make an estimate yourself? Assess the value you wish to store in the safe and consult the table below. Please note: the amounts for cash and valuables may not be added together.

Class Max. cash Max. valuables
EN 14450 – S1 € 2,500 € 5,000
EN 14450 – S2 € 5,000 € 9,000
EN 1143-1 – Grade 0 € 7,500 € 14,000
EN 1143-1 – Grade 1 € 10,000 € 20,000
EN 1143-1 – Grade 2 € 25,000 € 50,000
EN 1143-1 – Grade 3 € 45,000 € 90,000
EN 1143-1 – Grade 4 € 75,000 € 150,000
EN 1143-1 – Grade 5 € 125,000 € 250,000
EN 1143-1 – Grade 6 € 250,000 € 500,000

For more information, please visit our page burglary resistance classes and test methods.


Fire resistance

Do you also need protection against fire? You can then select the desired fire resistance class.

Tip: not sure? Leave this filter blank. In the search results, each product indicates whether it is fire resistant and according to which standard.

For more information, please visit our page fire resistance classes and test methods.


Dimensions and weight

Do you already know where the safe will be placed? The maximum external dimensions are then an important criterion. Do you need to store a specific object — a weapon, a laptop or a large folder? The minimum internal dimensions are then decisive. You can also filter by volume and weight. For higher classes, the weight increases rapidly — for most models, we can remove the door for transport, which accounts for approximately one fifth of the total weight.


Category

Do you already know what type of safe you are looking for? You can then select the correct category directly:

Category Description
Burglary-resistant safes Only tested and certified against burglary.
Fire-resistant safes Tested and certified against both burglary and fire.
Fire-resistant cabinets Only tested against fire, without burglary certification.
Security cabinets Also known as archive cabinets and armoured cabinets. Not certified or lightly certified (EN 14450). Robust steel cabinets that, when fitted with an EN 1300 lock, protect against indiscretion and theft.
Deposit safes For depositing valuables via a flap, slot, drum or drawer without opening the safe. Ideal for shops, hospitality and petrol stations.
Built-in safes Wall safes and floor safes that are embedded in the wall or concreted into the floor. Easy to conceal, difficult to remove.
Gun safes For the safe storage of firearms such as rifles, revolvers and handguns.
Key cabinets For the organised storage of keys, with or without certification.
Luxury safes With a refined and luxurious finish, often custom-made.
Hotel safes For hotels, hospitals and care homes. Only available for projects, not sold individually.
Vault rooms and vault doors For large volumes and maximum security, custom-built.

Brand

Do you have a preference for a particular brand? Select it and you will only see the products of that brand. If you do not select anything, all brands are displayed.


Search results

The search results display product ranges, not individual models. Within each displayed range, there is at least one model that meets your criteria. Click on a range for a complete overview of available sizes, lock options and dimensions.


Did not find what you were looking for?

Tell us your situation — what you want to protect, where the safe will be placed and what your budget is — and we will find the best solution for you. Free and non-binding advice, independent of any brand, with professional installation throughout Belgium.

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Where should you place the safe — and how is it anchored?

Place your safe out of sight wherever possible. Private individuals may choose a concealed location for added protection, though this reduces ease of access. Professional users often prioritise accessibility. The right balance depends on how frequently you use the safe.

Every safe under 1,000 kg must be securely anchored to the floor or wall in accordance with EN 1143-1. The most suitable surface is solid, uncracked quality concrete with a minimum thickness of 150 mm. Where possible, choose a location above a concrete floor and/or against a load-bearing wall — this ensures optimal anchoring.

For more information on delivery, placement and anchoring, visit our installation page.

Safe locks — which lock should you choose?

The lock is an essential part of every safe. There are three types:

Key locks are simple to use but less recommended as the sole lock. Keys are bulky, difficult to store safely and in the event of loss or theft, whoever finds them has immediate access to the safe.

Mechanical combination locks are extremely reliable and durable, independent of power and less prone to failure. However, changing the code is more cumbersome than with an electronic lock — and if a mistake is made during setup, an intervention is required.

Electronic code locks are user-friendly and offer practical additional features such as multiple user codes, a time lock, access registration or connection to an alarm system.

Most safes can be fitted with two locks — a combination of a key lock and a code lock, or two code locks. From grade 4 onwards, two locks are mandatory. All locks must be certified according to EN 1300, classified from A to D based on their resistance to manipulation and burglary.

View our range of safe locks

Budget and delivery time

Budget is an important criterion when choosing a safe. A higher burglary resistance class means not only better protection, but also a higher price — and a heavier model that places specific requirements on placement and anchoring. It is therefore worthwhile to weigh the cost of the safe against the value of what you wish to protect.

Also take delivery time into account. For certain models or configurations, production times can run up to 18 weeks. Fortunately, we always keep a selection of popular models in stock, and we work with manufacturers who maintain short production times or hold their own stock. Please contact us for current availability.

Advice on choosing a safe

Choosing a safe is a long-term investment. We help you make the right choice — with honest advice, no pressure and no commitment to a single brand. Because we work independently of any brand, we can always offer the most suitable product at the best all-in price. From the first conversation to installation and after-sales service.

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