Shop our selection of premium steel safes that offer up to 2-Hours of UL-Certified fire protection for your most important papers, documents and keepsakes.
Which safe to buy depends on what type of security you want.
If you simply want to prevent unauthorized access and to keep things organized, a simple home safe could be just what you need. We have safes that include folders or drawers and side pockets to ensure you can easily find anything you need in an emergency. If you want your documents or belongings protected in case of fire or flood, you’ll want to consider fireproof safe or one that’s both fireproof and waterproof. Most people opt for a fireproof waterproof safe so they don’t have to worry about water from the fire hose.
Master Lock Safes are tested and verified by industry-leading third parties for fire, water and fall protection.
For water, the safes are ETL verified for specific depths of water for specific timeframes. For fire protection, the safes are UL classified for fires up to specific temperatures house fires can reach and for specific timeframes. If you live further away from emergency services, it makes sense to purchase a safe that’s UL classified for a higher temperature for a longer time frame; it may take the fire department longer to arrive to put out the fire.
Some safes have fall protection because fires can lead to building collapse and floors falling out.
If your safe is not on the lowest floor of the building, there’s a chance the safe could plummet and fall damage protection means your belongings will still be protected.
Some safes come with bolt down kits, which allow you to bolt the safe down to the floor.
Many people choose to do so in the basement, due to the risk of fall damage. Some safes lose their water protection when the bolt down kit is used, while it remains in tact for others even when bolted down.
A good document safe makes it easy to store and organize your documents without damaging them.
This sometimes means being designed for hanging file folders, having pockets or drawers for small items like passports or being able to lay 8.5 x 11 papers without folding or bending. Additionally, safes with an interior light will make it easy for you to find what you need easily at any time.
Desiccants are materials that go inside your safe and prevent condensation and moisture from damaging the contents.
Any enclosed space will develop moisture and a secure safe is no different. Desiccants make it possibly to have your items be truly secure and protected from moisture.