Fireproof Safes

What Type of Fire Rating Is Best?

To ensure that you're getting the best fire protection then we suggest getting a fireproof safe with a minimum fire rating of at least 1 hour. This should provide ample time for your valuables to withstand any fire that comes their way. 

Aside from how long the safe withstands the high temperatures, it's important as well to discuss what certification a specific fireproof safe has. For example, you have U.L. (United States), ETL (U.S./Canada), and K.I.S. (Korean). Take a look below at the guideline to follow when you're looking for a fireproof safe with excellent certifications.

Best: When the safe has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.), or Intertek (ETL).

Better: When the safe has been tested by Intertek (ETL.)

Good: When the safe has been tested by Korea Industrial Standards (K.I.S.)

What Types of Fireproof Safes Do Mammoth Safes Offer?

We've got a wide array of fireproof safes sure to meet your needs. Our large fireproof safes are the perfect size for large amounts of documents, valuables, or whatever you wish to store in them. If you're looking for something a bit smaller and out of the way for smaller valuables, then our small fireproof safes are sure to meet your needs as well. 

Worried about your guns going bad in a fire? Our fireproof gun safe collection is the perfect match for that worry. We offer the best fireproof gun safes on the market by brands such as AMSEC, Gardall, Hollon, and FireKing.

What Are the Five Top Rated Fireproof Safes in 2023?

We have a vast collection of fireproof safes for you to choose from. They include:

AMSEC CE3524 AMVAULT TL-15 Fire Rated Composite Safe

The AMSEC CE3524 AMVAULT TL-15 Fire Rated Composite Safe is a large safety deposit box designed to keep your valuables protected against fire and water. It provides UL-rated protection from fire and theft for small valuables such as keys, petty cash, jewelry, essential documents, and other valuable items. 

AMVAULT safes also have two-hour fireproof rating. You can open the safe using an electronic or mechanical locking system. It is a high-strength safe type equipped to defend your vault's valuable contents against fire and water damage.

Gardall 1818/2 U.L. 2-Hour Fire/Burglary Safe

Your irreplaceable documents are only as safe as the quality of the home security system you provide and the tests safe certifications. With the 2.2 cubic feet Gardall 1818/2 U.L. 2 Hour Fire/Burglary Safe, you can be confident your records will survive. 

It is a UL-listed Group II storage space for protecting your valuables. You can open the safe using its high-security locks, mechanical or electronic 

Hollon HS-500E Fireproof Home Safe

The Hollon HS-500E Fireproof Home Safe is both a fireproof and waterproof chest box that includes thicker walls and thicker doors to ensure the safe doesn't give in during defense against fire. The grooved door seal protects the interior of the lock box from the inches of water. 

FireKing 1 1/2-Hour Fire-Rated Safe KF2115-2WHE

The FireKing 1 1/2-Hour Fire-Rated Safe KF2115-2WHE is not easily compromised and hence is reliable fire safety protection for important personal documents and file folders. It has a solid steel construction with steel bolt work and a textured white finish. It features a programmable electronic lock where you can set your own combination. This allows up to four users and is water-resistant with two deadbolts and three live bolts.

Hayman FlameVault Two Hour Fire Safe FV-2120E

The Hayman FlameVault Two Hour Fire Safe FV-2120E is a two-hour fire-resistant safe with a digital keypad. This fireproof safe also has bolts and a pry-resistant hinge for keeping important items in the safe. 

The FlameVault security safe is made of solid steel and features a key-locking drawer and an adjustable shelf for easy organization. The FlameVault fireproof safes are also reliable to provide peace of mind by offering fire protection for valuable documents and small items like coins and notes from fire.

Things to Consider When Choosing the Top Rated Fireproof and Waterproof Safes in 2023

To ensure that the safe will work, it is important to consider the following factors before buying it.

• Fireproof Rating

A safe protects your important documents and valuables to a certain extent and for a certain length of time. When finding the best fireproof valuables safes in 2023, make sure the safe is designed to be sufficiently fireproof. Most of the best fireproof safes of 2023 have a minimum of 30 minutes of fireproof rating. However, choose one with a higher rating if you want a safe capable of protecting all your media types. 

The standard fire-resistant safes are made to withstand temperatures of 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit and are rated for 30 minutes. For example, some specific safes will keep your valuables secure at 1,200 Fahrenheit for up to 30 minutes. The longer a safe can withstand temperatures and resist heat and smoke, the safer it is for keeping the contents against fire.

• Waterproof

If the fireproof safes aren't also waterproof, they will not keep the contents dry. Confirm your safe has a waterproof feature to ensure maximum protection from water and fire for your important paper documents and valuables.

• Space and Weight

Smaller fireproof safes with enough room to store documents may be easily stolen. If you want to protect your documents from fire and theft, go for something too heavy for anyone to lift easily and take it out of the house. If you want something that protects against fires, go with something lighter. Small safes weigh less than 200 lbs but some larger safes can weigh up to 1,500 Lbs

• Internal Capacity

The lock box should be big enough to keep the safe contents secure. Brands like Hollon fire-resistant safe indicate 1.2 cubic feet of storage space. This denotes how many documents, cash, and valuable jewelry you can accommodate within the safe. A long safe gives more capacity than you need and is superior to a smaller alternative as you can keep more important items safe. Some large safes may offer a fireproof document safe for additional security.

• What will you be keeping in the Safe?

The first thing you need to do is to determine what you want to keep at home safe. 

Different items have varying requirements in terms of what they as safes are often varying in how much they can withstand different temperatures and levels of humidity. There are three main categories:

• Locking Mechanism

Securing a fire safe against unauthorized access under normal operating conditions is important due to the sensitive and valuable nature of the items stored within it. Two main locking systems for fire safes are keylocks and electronic locks with a keypad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a fireproof safe survive a house fire? 

• It depends on the safe’s level of protection. The safe's fire-resistance time or temperature limit determines if it will survive a house fire if it does not exceed it.

How can I be sure that I have a certified fireproof safe? 

• Ensure the safe is UL-listed or ETL-verified. These fireproof safe boxes have undergone trusted third-party testing based on design and performance standards to give you peace of mind.

Are all safes fireproof? 

• No. Some safes can protect against theft, while others may protect from water damage rather than fire or theft. Some protect from all three. If you want to find the best safe that offers protection against burglary, is waterproof and fire resistant look for a safe that is designed for that purpose.