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What is a fire-resistant safe ?

A fire-resistant safe is specifically designed to protect its contents against fire for a defined period of time. Not all safes or so-called “fireproof cabinets” are truly fire-resistant: only tested and certified models provide reliable protection in the event of a fire.

A distinction is made between fire resistance for paper documents and for digital media, as these materials deteriorate at different temperatures. Paper begins to char at higher temperatures, while digital media can be damaged at relatively low temperatures or when exposed to increased humidity.

Learn more about fire-resistance standards and certifications
Discover our range of fire-resistant safes

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01Why are we not reachable by phone?
02What is the best safe?
03Is there such a thing as an inviolable safe?
04Is a safe still relevant in our digital age?
05Are safes or fire cabinets truly fireproof?
06Why choose a Chubbsafes safe or vault?
07What is a fire- and burglary-resistant safe?
08What is a burglar-proof safe?
09What is a safe?
10Which safe lock should I choose?
11How are safes delivered, installed and anchored?
12How do we anchor safes and fire-resistant cabinets?
13Can a safe or fire-resistant cabinet be glued?
14How is a safe chemically anchored?
15What if I don’t have a suitable wall or floor for anchoring?
16How do you avoid pipes when installing a safe or fire-resistant cabinet?
17Does anchoring a safe or fire-resistant cabinet create much dust or noise?
18Can I find the price of a safe or fire-resistant cabinet online?
19Can a safe be delivered without installation?
20Are all safes and fire-resistant cabinets available from stock?
21Can existing safes in my jewellery store be replaced or further secured?
22Which safes or fire-resistant cabinets are suitable for jewellers and diamond dealers?
23Help, the insurable value of safes is far too low. What can I do?
24Why do we deliver or sell only in Belgium?
25Can you repair or replace the lock on site?
26Will I always receive a quotation in advance?
27Do you operate throughout Belgium?
28Is there a risk that the contents will be damaged when opening the safe?
29When is a safe beyond repair?
30How long does a safe last?
31A fire-resistant safe rated for only 30 minutes to 2 hours — isn’t that rather short?
32Do safes have an emergency key?
33Are safes for private use available with an emergency key?
34Do you operate throughout Belgium, and is the installation discreet?
35What is the price of a safe with installation, and will I get a quote?
36What is the difference between EN 1143-1 and EN 1627?
37I have a safe or strongbox. How can I determine the resistance grade?
38What is the highest class of a safe?
39Is a certified safe automatically fire-resistant?
40Can a safe be installed in a built-in cupboard?
41Can a safe be suspended on a wall?
42Can you install and anchor a safe yourself?
43Why have a safe installed by a professional?
44What is a Grade 5 safe?
45What is a Grade 6 safe?
46What is a Grade 4 safe?
47What is a Grade 7 safe?
48What is a Grade 3 safe?
49Wat is een kluis klasse 2?
50What is a Grade 1 safe?
51What is a Grade 0 safe?
52Wat is een veiligheidskast of kluis security level S1 of S2?
53Which home safe do I need?

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