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University Lock & Security | (480) 966-4505 | http://ulssecurity.com Discover more great content here: https://twitter.com/ULSSecurity https://www.youtube.com/user/universitylock http://www.pinterest.com/ulssecurity https://www.facebook.com/pages/University-Lock-Security-Inc/133639059980305 What to Look for When Purchasing a Home Safe Some belongings are, simply said, priceless. When you have important paperwork, cash, and precious objects that need the ultimate protection against fire, floods, and burglaries, a home safe is the perfect option. However, there are so many home safes on the market—and all with different structures and features—that just doing cursory research can leave your head spinning. Luckily, there are some home safe features that are necessities, which can help narrow the search greatly. When considering a home safe, make sure to look for: A safe that can withstand fire. The right safe should be able to take heat up to 1850 degrees Fahrenheit and be able to retain its integrity in an intense fire for at least one to three hours. If you’re concerned about house fires, a one-hour fire safe may suffice, but if your area is prone to wildfires or you live in a secluded area where fire fighters may not be able to get to you quickly, a two- or three-hour fire safe is best. It is our suggestion that any claim on a safe’s fire rating should be backed by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc., a trusted safe-tester. Make sure to check for the “UL 2-Hour” seal of approval when making a decision to purchase a safe. A safe that can withstand impact. Instead of attempting to put cracks in a safe, some thieves will simply drop it from great heights in order to break it open. Look for a home safe that can withstand a drop of 30 feet—the equivalent of falling through two stories. A safe that’s protected from water damage. Check the specifications of any safe you are considering to ensure it can withstand submersion or being sprayed with water. A safe that can be bolted down. This is an extremely important feature. If a burglar doesn’t have the skills or time to crack your safe while he’s in your house, he may simply take it with him—if you can move your safe with a dolly, so can a burglar.

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What to Look for When Purchasing a Home Safe

Some belongings are, simply said, priceless. When you have important paperwork,

cash, and precious objects that need the ultimate protection against fire, floods, and

burglaries, a home safe is the perfect option. However, there are so many home

safes on the market—and all with different structures and features—that just doing

cursory research can leave your head spinning. Luckily, there are some home safe

features that are necessities, which can help narrow the search greatly. When

considering a home safe, make sure to look for:

A safe that can withstand fire. The right safe should be able to

take heat up to 1850 degrees Fahrenheit and be able to retain its

integrity in an intense fire for at least one to three hours. If you’re

concerned about house fires, a one-hour fire safe may suffice, but if

your area is prone to wildfires or you live in a secluded area where

fire fighters may not be able to get to you quickly, a two- or three-hour fire safe is

best. It is our suggestion that any claim on a safe’s fire rating should be backed by

Underwriter Laboratories, Inc., a trusted safe-tester. Make sure to check for the “UL

2-Hour” seal of approval when making a decision to purchase a safe.

A safe that can withstand impact. Instead of attempting to put cracks in a safe,

some thieves will simply drop it from great heights in order to break it open. Look for

a home safe that can withstand a drop of 30 feet—the equivalent of falling through

two stories.

A safe that’s protected from water damage. Check the specifications of any safe

you are considering to ensure it can withstand submersion or being sprayed with

water.

A safe that can be bolted down. This is an extremely important feature. If a

burglar doesn’t have the skills or time to crack your safe while he’s in your house, he

may simply take it with him—if you can move your safe with a dolly, so can a burglar.

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Bolting down your safe into a sound foundation of wood or concrete will prevent this

from happening.

A safe that has enough room for future valuables. Many safe owners add to

their safes as time goes on. It’s prudent to buy a safe that’s a bit bigger than what

you currently require—that way, you’ll have room in the future as you acquire more

valuables.

Call the safe experts of University Lock & Security, Inc. at (480) 966-4505 to find the

right safe for your valuables. Read our customer testimonials on our website.