Grade 6 safes | EN 1143-1 burglary and fire resistant

For resistance grade VI, the indicative insurable value is €250,000 in cash or €500,000 in valuables. This indication is based on standard storage conditions in an unattended and unsecured building. Where additional security measures are in place, the insurer may decide to allow a higher level of coverage.

According to the standard, Grade 6 safes must be equipped with at least two locks, each approved to EN 1300, class C or higher. Class C imposes stricter requirements than class B — for combination locks, they must be spy-proof: mechanical and electronic combination locks may not have visible keypads, so that a code entered cannot be intercepted by a camera or by direct observation. Grade 6 safes are always heavy safes — compact or lightweight models do not exist in this class. The lightest available model weighs approximately 700 kg.

The EN 1143-1 standard applies exclusively to burglary resistance; fire resistance is not part of this standard. Grade 6 safes therefore only provide burglary protection as standard. Where fire protection is also required, Grade 6 fire-resistant safes are available, combining EN 1143-1 burglary certification with fire protection certified to a separate fire standard — for example according to NT Fire 017 with 60 minutes of fire protection for paper.