Fireproof
cabinets are rated (and priced) according to the length of time they
will protect the contents from heat. 30 min, 60 min and 120 min are
common ratings. The walls can be 10cm (4") thick and they are heavy. A
180 min cabinet 1250x655x560mm externally is only 875x475x350mm
internally and weighs 288kg (634lbs). Specialist office suppliers are
usually the cheapest such as http://bit.ly/YHmzLQ or
http://bit.ly/YHn4p2
It is important that you measure accurately and allow for projections such as handles. Are the shelves adjustable ? Do they fit your boxes or binders? Will the floor bear the weight? Is this the best way to spend limited resources?
Make sure you have good fire alarms fitted and reduce the risk of fires first, of course. Make sure wiring is checked and smoke and heat detectors are in the right areas to sense if a fire is starting. Old roofs may have the wiring above the ceiling panels and the detectors below - not very helpful.
It is important that you measure accurately and allow for projections such as handles. Are the shelves adjustable ? Do they fit your boxes or binders? Will the floor bear the weight? Is this the best way to spend limited resources?
Make sure you have good fire alarms fitted and reduce the risk of fires first, of course. Make sure wiring is checked and smoke and heat detectors are in the right areas to sense if a fire is starting. Old roofs may have the wiring above the ceiling panels and the detectors below - not very helpful.
Don't forget that if an item is left in a fireproof safe for too long, it will eventually be so heat damaged it may be irreparable. Recent fires have burnt in buildings for 7 hours, long past the rating of any affordable firesafe. Prevention is still the best plan!
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