Ideal for businesses and homeowners needing UL-rated protection against concentrated tool attacks.
Upgraded 30-minute tool resistance for higher-risk applications and larger cash or jewelry volumes.
Thirty minutes of tool resistance on all six sides for maximum protection against professional attacks.
Top-tier safes combining tool and torch resistance on all sides for banks, jewelers, and high-risk sites.
UL burglary ratings show how long a safe can withstand a professional tool attack during testing. Here’s a simple breakdown of the major TL ratings.
| Rating | Tool Time | Protection Sides | Torch Resistance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL-15 | 15 minutes | Door only | No | Homes, small businesses, moderate risk |
| TL-30 | 30 minutes | Door only | No | High-value items, higher risk locations |
| TL-30X6 | 30 minutes | All 6 sides | No | Jewelry, cash storage, and insurance requirements |
| TRTL-30X6 | 30 minutes | All 6 sides | Yes (Torch) | Max-security—jewelry stores, pharmacies, cash-heavy businesses |
When you need the highest level of burglary and fire protection available for residential or commercial use, a high security safe is the standard. These safes are engineered to withstand sophisticated attacks, including tools, drills, carbide cutters, and torches, and are tested to protect valuables typically ranging from $30,000 to over $1,500,000.
If you’re securing cash, jewelry, documents, firearms, precious metals, or sensitive business materials, this category offers some of the most reliable protection you can buy.
A safe’s security rating is the most important factor when comparing models. All high-security safes on this page carry a UL burglary label, meaning they have survived destructive entry attempts by trained UL technicians using professional tools.
TL stands for Tool Latency, or the amount of time a safe can withstand direct tool contact during a UL test. This is not the total time it takes to open the safe in real life—breaking into a UL-rated safe can take hours, even for experts.
These ratings simulate real-world attacks using power saws, carbide drills, pry tools, abrasive grinders, and more. Only safes that survive the full test earn the UL label.
If you want a deeper breakdown of these ratings, see our guide:
👉 Safe Burglary Ratings Explained
To breach a high-security safe, a criminal would typically need:
Most burglaries last 8 minutes or less, making TL-rated safes extremely effective at preventing forced entry. Many models also include mechanical relockers that permanently lock the bolts in place if drilling or tampering is detected.
High-security safes protect against more than just burglary. Every model in this category includes either factory-tested or UL-certified fire protection, typically:
This level of fire protection makes these safes ideal for documents, cash, data backups, hard drives, photos, and heirlooms.
If you need something beyond standard dimensions or interior layouts, we can help with custom high security safes featuring:
Contact us at info@safeandvaultstore.com or call 800-207-2259 to design a safe that fits your exact needs.
Choosing the right burglary and fire rating can feel overwhelming, especially if it's your first high-security safe. Our experts can walk you through the differences, explain which rating fits your situation, and help with delivery and installation options.
Ways to reach us:
Before buying a TL-rated safe, we strongly recommend watching these short educational videos from our safe experts. We break down UL ratings, tool ratings, and what they mean in real-world break-ins:
You can also explore our in-depth article on safe construction and burglary protection:
👉 Hollon Safes: Security Education
Thousands of high-risk businesses, including jewelers, pharmacies, cannabis operators, financial offices, and cash-heavy retailers, trust us when they need U.L. certified TL-rated protection. Here’s why so many professionals rely on Safe & Vault Store for serious security:
If you're protecting high-value inventory, controlled substances, or large amounts of cash, our team can help you choose a UL-rated safe that meets your business requirements and budget.
📞 Call 800-207-2259 for personalized TL-safe recommendations.
A high security burglar fire safe is designed to resist professional burglary attacks and protect contents from fire for 1–2 hours. These safes carry UL burglary ratings such as TL-15, TL-30, TL-30X6, or TRTL-30X6 and often include certified fire protection, making them ideal for cash, jewelry, documents, precious metals, and sensitive business records.
UL ratings describe how long a safe can withstand concentrated attacks using professional tools (and in some cases, torches). TL-15 resists 15 minutes of net tool time, TL-30 resists 30 minutes, TL-30X6 applies that 30-minute rating to all six sides of the safe, and TRTL-30X6 adds torch resistance as well. These tests are performed by UL technicians using drills, grinders, saws, pry tools, and more.
Yes. Most high security burglar safes in this category include factory-tested or UL-certified fire ratings, typically 1–2 hours at 1200°F while keeping the inside temperature below 350°F. This helps protect both your valuables and critical documents from heat, smoke, and flames.
TL-rated safes are ideal for jewelry stores, pharmacies, cash-intensive businesses, high-net-worth homeowners, and anyone storing items with high replacement value or insurance requirements. If you are protecting tens of thousands of dollars or more in assets, a TL-rated safe is often recommended by insurers and security professionals.
Start by looking at what you need to protect today and how that might grow over the next 5–10 years. For many homeowners and small businesses, TL-15 or TL-30 will be sufficient. Higher-risk environments, larger cash volumes, or jewelry operations may warrant TL-30X6 or TRTL-30X6. If you’re unsure, our team can help match your risk level and insurance requirements to the right safe.
Yes. Many high security safes can be customized with different interior layouts, shelves, drawers, lock types (mechanical, electronic, dual-control), and finishes. If you need a specific size or configuration, contact us at info@safeandvaultstore.com or call 800-207-2259 to discuss custom options.
