High-Security Fire Protection for Critical Records
Secure Your Paper and Digital Records with Fire-Rated Document Safes
Ensure the long-term safety of your organisation’s critical information—whether physical or digital—with purpose-built document and data safes from Askwith Safe Company. Designed to withstand fire and deter theft, these robust cabinet safes offer reliable protection even if drawers are inadvertently left open. With a range of premium options available, you can find the ideal solution for your business or home.
Why Choose Our Document and Data Safes?
– Superior Resistance – Built with fire-resistant and multi-wall construction to protect both paper records and digital media in extreme conditions.
– Robust Security Features – High-security locking systems and solid boltwork provide reliable protection against unauthorised access.
– Versatile Storage Options – From compact cabinets to large-capacity storage, there is a safe to suit every requirement.
– Organised Storage Solutions – Optional fittings such as removable shelving, suspension-file frames, and lockable compartments make it easy to keep documents organised.
Protect What Matters Most
For securing your paper documents and digital data, choose from our range of document safes, data safes and document cabinets. Each unit is designed with high fire-protection standards and superior security features to give you confidence that your records are always safe.
Browse our collection of document safes and data cabinets safes today or contact our team for expert advice on the best safe for your requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The primary difference lies in the level of fire protection they offer. Document safes are designed to protect paper documents from fire, typically keeping the internal temperature below 350°F (177°C), which is the charring point of paper. Data safes, also known as media safes, provide a much higher level of protection, keeping the internal temperature below 125°F (52°C) and humidity below 80% to protect sensitive electronic media like hard drives, CDs, DVDs, and backup tapes, which can be damaged at much lower temperatures.
Data safes are ideal for storing any type of electronic media that is susceptible to heat and humidity damage. This includes computer backup tapes (DLT, LTO, DDS), external hard drives, USB drives, CDs, DVDs, flash memory cards, and even old film negatives or photographs. These items require the specialized fire and humidity protection that a data safe provides.
For paper documents, look for a UL Class 350 fire rating. This rating indicates that the safe has been tested to keep the internal temperature below 350°F for a specified duration (e.g., 1 hour, 2 hours) during a fire. This is sufficient to prevent paper from igniting or becoming illegible.
It is generally not recommended to store sensitive digital media in a safe rated only for paper documents, as the internal temperature may still reach levels that can corrupt data. If you need to protect both, you should either purchase a dedicated data safe for your electronic media, or a safe specifically designed and rated for both paper and data protection (often referred to as a “fire and security safe” with appropriate UL 125 and UL 350 ratings).
While not always strictly necessary for fire protection, bolting down a document or data safe is highly recommended for added security against burglary. Even if the safe itself is heavy, bolting it to the floor or a wall makes it significantly more difficult for thieves to remove the safe from your premises, thus enhancing its overall security.
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