Of course, we all want a fireproof safe, but the thing to remember is that sometimes the best we can really get is a fire-resistant safe. High temperatures and time will eventually get to almost anything. Use care when selecting a safe and do you due diligence.
Consider these statistics from the National Fire Protection Association:
Since a house fire can reach degrees in excess of 1,100 degrees fahrenheit in only a matter of minutes, safes, and the things inside them are at increasing risk the longer they are exposed to that heat. A fireproof safe that can keep the temperature inside the safe down as low as possible for as long as possible is going to be your best bet at offering the best level of protection. What you should be looking for is a safe that will protect for as long as possible under normal fire conditions. And while what you think of as a fireproof safe, may actually be just fire-resistant, if it protects for long enough then your purchase is justified.
When you are looking to buy a fireproof safe, just go into the purchase knowing that you will get the best safe if you buy one with nice thick steel, as much fire board throughout as possible, a heat seal around the door that holds up at as high a temperature as possible, and was adequately fire tested. Find out how long each safe resists external temperatures, and how long the internal temperature stays low enough to protect your valuables for at least a half hour, usually below 350ÚF when subjected to temps over 1,100ÚF. Don't be afraid to ask the salesman detailed questions about each aspect. Don't let them blow you off with quick and easy answers that don't really address your concerns. If you make sure you know what you are buying you will get as close as possible to a fireproof safe as you can.
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