Salvus Bologna - Fire-resistant safe

A safe with a code lock is also known as a digital safe or combination safe. Locking is done by an electronic code lock or a mechanical combination lock. Key-operated safes are also available, as are combinations of both. The right choice depends on your daily use and the security grade of your safe.

From grade 4 onwards, two safe locks are mandatory — a combination of key lock and code lock, or two code locks. For lighter safes, a second lock can be added as an option.

• Electronic locks: user-friendly, the code is easy to set and change, often with multiple codes, time functions, audit trail and alarm connection.
• Mechanical locks: the classic mechanical dial lock — extremely reliable and durable, less prone to faults, but slower to operate and more complex when changing the code.
• Key locks: suitable as an additional lock, but rarely recommended as the only lock.

Learn more about how to choose the right safe or explore our range of safe locks.

The best safe for your home doesn't exist — the best safe for your situation does. The right choice depends on what you want to protect, where you want to place the safe and how you use it day to day. For everyday items such as jewellery, documents or some cash, a burglar-resistant home safe of a lower security grade is often sufficient; if you also want protection against fire, choose a fire-resistant safe. If you prefer to keep the safe hidden, a wall safe or floor safe is an interesting option. Also pay attention to the insurable value per grade and to professional anchoring, and check whether your insurer has specific requirements. Our safe for the home page gives you a complete overview with concrete models.

The Salvus Ferrara, Salvus Ravenna and Salvus Bologna are all burglary-resistant safes, certified according to EN 1143-1 Grade 1. The difference lies in the fire protection.

The Ferrara is not fire resistant. The Ravenna offers 30 minutes of certified fire protection for paper (LFS 30P), the Bologna a full hour (LFS 60P). That extended protection requires a heavier build: the Bologna has a multi-walled structure filled with a special fire-resistant composite. The Ferrara and Ravenna have thinner walls and therefore offer more interior volume at comparable external dimensions.