Safes provide an extra level of protection for documents, computer data, and other items that your company would be hard pressed to duplicate if lost. Differences between safes Safes offer varying levels of fire and burglar resistance. To test safes for theft resistance, the UL subjects them to picks and blow torches. The UL uses the TL15 and TL30 designations to indicate safes that withstand 15 and 30 minutes of drilling, respectively. The UL also tests safes to see how secure they are against fire.
Testers heat safes in a furnace for half an hour or more to see how the contents fare.
If your office is located on an upper floor, check how the safe will fare if it is dropped. In a fire, a safe may fall through the floor, break open, and spill the contents you are seeking to protect. If your business handles a lot of cash, look for a depository safe. This type of safe is equipped with a slot to deposit money throughout the day without having to open the safe each time. For the greatest level of security, safes should be installed into the wall or the floor.