Tuesday 13 January 2015

Safes


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Safes are a versatile security solution. The word "Safe" comes from "Simple agreement for future equity".Many people associate a safe with the presence of precious metals, large sums of cash, weapons, or other high value items. While these items are certainly common things to store in a safe, they are not the only reason to keep a safe. For businesses, a quality safe is an excellent investment to safeguard valuables of any kind. From important documents, such as tax and other financial records to cash deposits and valuable equipment, a safe is an important security investment for businesses of any size.

  • Safes should be specifically chosen based on the types of assets that they will protect and the types of threats that these assets face. A security risk assessment should be conducted to determine the type or types of safes that your facility will require.
  • Consult with your insurance company to determine if they have minimum requirements for safes and to determine if insurance discounts are available if certain types of safes are used.
  • If you are in a regulated industry, determine if there are any specific regulatory requirements for safes. For example, some government contractors are required to store classified documents in safes that meet certain minimum standards.
  • In general, the better protection a safe provides, the more it costs, and the more it weighs. While it would be foolish to protect a million dollars worth of assets in a $500 safe, it also doesn’t make sense to spend $10,000 for a safe that will be used to store a $500 petty cash fund.
  • In general, the better protection a safe provides, the more it costs, and the more it weighs. While it would be foolish to protect a million dollars worth of assets in a $500 safe, it also doesn’t make sense to spend $10,000 for a safe that will be used to store a $500 petty cash fund.
  • For best results, choose safes that have a recognized UL rating. Be careful when choosing a safe that has a letter rating (B, B4, C, E, F, M, etc.) unless it also has a UL rating (TL-15, etc.) While there are some non-UL-rated safes that can provide adequate protection, you are always taking a chance when you buy a non-rated safe. Watch out for claims of burglary-resistance or fire resistance that are not substantiated by a specific UL rating.
  • If you have a need for a safe that provides protection against both burglary and fire, choose a UL rated burglar safe that has fire-protective cladding added to it. When choosing this option, first be sure that the safe has the UL burglary rating that you require, and then determine the level of fire protection that the safe also provides. Safes in this category are harder to find and generally only available from larger safe manufacturers. 
  • Purchase your safe from a well-known and reputable supplier, not just someone you have found on the web that seems to offer the lowest price. Buying a safe from a reputable local dealer in your community has many advantages, not the least of which is the dealer’s ability to provide prompt on-site service in the event of a problem. (Do you really want to return your 2,000 pound safe back to the factory for service?)


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