All our tested products are independently certified by approved testing laboratories for security or fire protection, complying with the latest industry standards. There are a number of certification levels applicable and upon passing, products are awarded the relevant security grade or fire rating.
Choosing a safe with a test certificate from a recognised testing authority ensures you’re getting the best protection available.
Testing levels
Security Ratings (European grading) There are two anti-burglar test standards in use in Europe. EN 14450 (for lighter security safes and security cabinets) and EN 1143-1 (for high security safes). Insurers should provide the monetary cover equal to the grade rating. Standard - EN14450
S1 = £2k
S2 = £4k
Standard - EN 1143-1
Grade 0 = £6k
Grade 1 = £10k
Grade 2 = £17.5k
Grade 3 = £35k
Grade 4 = £60k
Grade 5 = £100k
Grade £6 = 150k
Fire Ratings Tested to protect specific material for allocated time periods of 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes.
Document rated - protects paper records. Data media rated - protects paper records and data media such as CD / DVD’s, USB Sticks etc. Diskette media rated - protects paper records, digital media as well as delicate magnetic material.
View our ‘safe testing’ animated video, which gives a fun but informative insight on our approved products and how they are tested.
Our Ratings indicator, is a quick reference guide to help customers compare the difference in fire protection levels for products.
The greater the number of fire icons, the higher resistance the product offers.
Click on a product’s icon rating to view all safes in that rating level.
Fire
Entry
Products offer a level of fire protection in excess of a conventional build safe. Fire protection measures can include fire resistant barrier material in the body and door, a fire / heat resistant door seal.
Medium
Independently tested and certified for fire protection. Products as a minimum benefit from fire resistant barrier material in both body and door. All models offer 30 minutes fire resistance for paper documents. Certain models also protect media for 30 minutes.
High
Safes offering a very good level of fire protection. All safes independently tested and rated to a minimum 60 minutes fire resistance for documents and/or media protection.
Maximum
Providing highest level of fire protection available certified to the most stringent testing standards - 120 minutes resistance for documents and/or media protection. Maximum fire resistance protection for all paperwork such as birth/marriage certificates, legal papers etc. Media tested models in addition protect passports, family photos, CD's/DVD's etc.
Products offer a level of fire protection in excess of a conventional build safe. Fire protection measures can include fire resistant barrier material in the body and door, a fire / heat resistant door seal.
Independently tested and certified for fire protection. Products as a minimum benefit from fire resistant barrier material in both body and door. All models offer 30 minutes fire resistance for paper documents. Certain models also protect media for 30 minutes.
Safes offering a very good level of fire protection. All safes independently tested and rated to a minimum 60 minutes fire resistance for documents and/or media protection.
Providing highest level of fire protection available certified to the most stringent testing standards - 120 minutes resistance for documents and/or media protection. Maximum fire resistance protection for all paperwork such as birth/marriage certificates, legal papers etc. Media tested models in addition protect passports, family photos, CD's/DVD's etc.
