Safes are critical for protecting important documents and valuables from fire and theft in offices. Investing in a safe will save you money in the long run if you experience a fire or burglary. There are several things to consider when purchasing an office safe:
Fire protection
The risk of fire is usually greater than the risk of burglary, so your new office safe should have ample fire protection. Office fires can burn up to four hours at temperatures reaching 2000°F; your safe should have enough fire protection to withstand the stress of high temperatures.
Types
Fire safes are rated for their fire protection and will protect paper documents according to that rating. Make sure your safe has the necessary protection to shield the contents of your safe from fire.
If you’re storing electronic data or media on CDs, disks or video tapes, you should consider a Data Media Safe with the added fire protection need to shield these fragile materials from heat and humidity.