When choosing to buy fireproof home safes there are some potential issues that few people know about and often make incorrect assumptions with regards to the actual term 'fireproof'. Little do most people know that when you purchase a fireproof home safe certain contents within the safe still have a high chance of becoming damaged by a fire. This because the term 'fireproof safe' does not mean the same thing as 'fireproof document or data safe' and people often overestimate the capabilities of a standard 'fireproof safe'. Consumers need to be aware that the only requirement needed to certify a safe as 'fireproof' is that whilst undergoing the actual testing procedure the internal temperate of the safe cannot exceed 177 degrees Celsius.
Whilst a 'fireproof' safe's internal temperature may not exceed 177 degrees celsius during a fire, very few people are aware that any documentation contained within the safe would be damaged and unreadable should the safe ever be subjected to an intense fire. Although these safes advertise the fireproof label, most contents within the safe will actually be damaged beyond repair, especially sensitive equipment such as data discs, hard drives, DVDs, cameras etc. Considering most people store content similar to this within their safes it can save a lot of trouble heartache to know the actual capabilities of your fire resistant home safe before you entrust your most precious contents to be protected by it. Contents such as expensive jewelry and wallets and money will usually survive a fire if kept in a fireproof safe but other important documents and data will not.
This is why JAB Solutions recommends purchasing a fireproof document or data safe for home or office use as all contents within the safe will remain functional and readable should the safe safe be subjected to an intense fire. Although the cost of such safes is slightly higher than a standard fireproof safe the extra protection offered to you valuable data and documents can well be worth the initial outlay in the long run. If consumers are looking for slightly cheaper alternative buying a fireproof data safe then they can always opt for a high quality in-floor safe as these safe offer far superior fire protection. A correctly installed in-floor safe installed in concrete will remain cool during a fire and will not be subjected to the intense heat that a standard safe will have to endure.
Although most fires are extinguished quickly and efficiently in modern times and a standard fireproof will protect data and documents for a short period of time the safe is not designed to protect digital data or important documents from fire damage. To sufficiently protect your data and documents you must use a fireproof document of data safe or choose a quality in-floor safe if the situation permits.
